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Double Rate Cut Discussed in December

The Swedish Central Bank was unanimous in its decision to lower the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points in December.

Double Rate Cut Discussed in December

Double Cut on the Table at the Central Bank Headquarters

A double cut in the interest rate was up for discussion at the latest Riksbank meeting. This is evident from the minutes.

Double Cut on the Table at the Central Bank Headquarters

The Central Bank is worried about inflation backlash

The Swedish Central Bank's board is aiming for further cuts in the interest rate, but warns against cutting too quickly. Inflation risks then turning upwards again.

The Central Bank is worried about inflation backlash

Fight about working hours can infect the contract movement

Nursing Federation's fight for shorter working hours can spread and become a contentious issue also in the upcoming collective bargaining round for industry. It's hard to completely avoid it, says Irene Wennemo, Director-General of the Mediation Institute, to TT.

Fight about working hours can infect the contract movement

Breman: Moderate wage demands lowered inflation

As the inflation rate held firm against the wage demands when inflation was at its worst, it has likely contributed to the price increases falling back, according to First Deputy Governor Anna Breman. "The Swedish wage formation model has an advantage compared to many other countries and has likely also contributed to our better employment development in Sweden," she says according to a prepared statement at a seminar at Teknikföretagen on the upcoming larger wage round.

Breman: Moderate wage demands lowered inflation