Deputy Governor of the Central Bank Anna Breman sees signs that inflation is falling back. But the uncertainty is great in the customs chaos and there is a preparedness to adjust the interest rate in both directions. Both higher and lower interest rates are possible, says Breman to TT in connection with a speech at the investment bank ABG Sundal Collier.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank was unanimous in its decision to lower the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points in December. But the protocol from the meeting shows that a double cut – of 0.50 percentage points – was actually up for discussion.
BusinessA double cut in the interest rate was up for discussion at the latest Riksbank meeting. This is evident from the minutes.
BusinessThe 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 krona is identified as a risk factor – in combination with a difficult-to-assess geopolitical situation, according to the minutes from the latest meeting.
BusinessNursing 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.
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