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Riksbank warns of turbulent times after Trump's statement
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Riksbank warns of turbulent times after Trump's statement

As expected, the Swedish Central Bank is leaving the key interest rate unchanged. However, it is now warning of increased uncertainty around the inflation outlook, among other things
Inflation expectations remain low, Origo survey shows
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Inflation expectations remain low, Origo survey shows

Riksbank governor Thedéen: Tragic, but small effects on the economy
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Riksbank governor Thedéen: Tragic, but small effects on the economy

Venezuela, Iran and the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, for financial markets and the global economy, the consequences are small, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen
Anna Breman criticized by New Zealand foreign minister for supporting Jerome Powell
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Anna Breman criticized by New Zealand foreign minister for supporting Jerome Powell

Central bank governor Anna Breman is criticized by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters for supporting fellow central banker Jerome Powell.
The idea about Powell: ongoing attack
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The idea about Powell: ongoing attack

A number of central banks around the world, including the Swedish Riksbank, are showing their support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in his conflict with President Donald Trump. Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen says on SVT's "Aktuellt": "This is an ongoing attack on Powell personally
Warning: Too dependent on Visa and Mastercard
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Warning: Too dependent on Visa and Mastercard

Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen warns that Sweden's and Europe's payment systems are too dependent on the American card giants Visa and Mastercard. He believes that complementarities are needed
Riksbank: Then it leans towards an interest rate hike
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Riksbank: Then it leans towards an interest rate hike

The Riksbank will leave the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent
Clearly lower inflation expectations
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Clearly lower inflation expectations

Thedéen: Time to investigate the e-krona again
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Thedéen: Time to investigate the e-krona again

It is time to once again investigate whether Sweden should have an e-krona. This is the opinion of Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen
Danske Bank: Interest rate hikes are getting closer
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Danske Bank: Interest rate hikes are getting closer

The outlook for the Swedish economy is brightening, according to economists at Danske Bank – who see interest rate hikes approaching. “Outcomes and indicators point consistently towards stronger development,” they write in a new economic report
Inflation expectations remain low
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Inflation expectations remain low

Inflation expectations remain at a low level, new figures show.
The Riksbank sees risks with stock markets at record levels
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The Riksbank sees risks with stock markets at record levels

Despite the great concern in the world, many of the world's stock markets are at record levels. This could trigger strong movements in the financial markets if something unexpected happens, warns the Riksbank in its stability report
Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure
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Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure

Price increases on ice cream and sweets are being pointed out as factors that contributed to the unexpectedly high inflationary pressure in October. Heavy price increases on travel and electricity are also looming
Interest rate unchanged - uncertain about next steps
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Interest rate unchanged - uncertain about next steps

The Riksbank, as expected, is leaving the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent
Interest rate hike delayed – but the countdown has begun
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Interest rate hike delayed – but the countdown has begun

The countdown to an upcoming interest rate hike has begun, according to experts. But the hike is expected to be a year away
Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates
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Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates

Swedish banks have recently received sharp criticism from leading politicians for not lowering mortgage rates as much as the Swedish Central Bank lowers the benchmark rate. However, the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen does not agree with the criticism, but says that the banks have "good compliance"
Offline Card Purchases Coming by Summer 2026 in Sweden
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Offline Card Purchases Coming by Summer 2026 in Sweden

By the summer of 2026, it will be possible to make card purchases offline, that is, even if the payment systems have been knocked out, according to an agreement between the Swedish Central Banken and the card companies. A week's worth of payments of at least 4,000 kronor per card will be possible
Swedish Central Bank Completes Interest Rate Cuts, Eyes Future Hikes
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Swedish Central Bank Completes Interest Rate Cuts, Eyes Future Hikes

The Swedish Central Bank is with the reduction of the interest rate to 1. 75 percent finished
Swedish Central Bank's Interest Rate Decision This Week Crucial for Mortgages
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Swedish Central Bank's Interest Rate Decision This Week Crucial for Mortgages

Lower or not. The Swedish Central Bank's decision is unusually uncertain this time
Swedish Financial Authority Investigates Stock Fraud Targeting Small Investors
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Swedish Financial Authority Investigates Stock Fraud Targeting Small Investors

Swedish small investors are suspected to have lost hundreds of millions on stock exchange frauds where names like the central bank governor Erik Thedéen are used as bait. The Financial Supervisory Authority will now collect information from the banks to assess how large the losses have become
Nordea Predicts Interest Rate Hikes by 2027, Contrasts Danske Bank's Forecast
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Nordea Predicts Interest Rate Hikes by 2027, Contrasts Danske Bank's Forecast

Danske Bank expects the Swedish Central Bank to lower the interest rate once more this year. Despite the inflation being described as "too high" in a new economic trend report
Central Bank Warns of Fake Videos Featuring Thedéen on Facebook
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Central Bank Warns of Fake Videos Featuring Thedéen on Facebook

Nordea Predicts No Interest Rate Cuts in Sweden This Year
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Nordea Predicts No Interest Rate Cuts in Sweden This Year

Excessively high inflation means that the Swedish Central Banken will not be able to lower the interest rate – neither this year nor next year – according to the economists of the major bank Nordea. "Fiscal policy will instead have to handle a weak economy", they write in a fresh interest rate forecast
Swedbank Forecasts Boost to Swedish Household Finances
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Swedbank Forecasts Boost to Swedish Household Finances

Increased child benefits, reduced taxes and two interest rate cuts. Swedbank's economists expect substantial contributions to the household budget, both from the Swedish Central Bank and the government
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