A number of actors think that the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut is too timid. "A larger cut would have been better for the economy and for households' strained budgets", writes Saco in a comment.
BusinessUnemployment is increasing and the economy is weak – unions and employers are pressing the Central Bank to lower the interest rate faster. "Time to take a bigger step and lower by 50 points", says Sacos chief economist Håkan Regnér.
BusinessStudents at the police academy will have their student loans repaid or written off. This was one of the announcements made by the government and the Sweden Democrats this morning. Now, criticism is emerging from trade union quarters.
Swedish politics
