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Interest rate hike flagged: 50 percent probability
The Swedish Central Bank leaves the key interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent. At the same time, the bank signals that an interest-rate increase is more likely later in the year.
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Stina Isaksson expelled from Sweden Democrats after flyer scandal
The group leader and opposition councillor in Hylte, Stina Isaksson, has been expelled from the Sweden Democrats, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
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Riksbank leaves key interest rate unchanged as risk of higher inflation increases
The Swedish Central Bank leaves the key interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent. The picture ahead is bleak. We nevertheless assess that the risk that the war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation has increased somewhat, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
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Unexpectedly low inflation - a blow to the Swedish krona
The krona is taking a real beating, and Swedish market interest rates are being pushed down after an unexpectedly low inflation figure for March. The Swedish Central Bank has plenty of room to wait, says Torbjörn Isaksson, chief analyst at Nordea, regarding the likelihood of interest-rate hikes due to inflation this year.
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How the oil crisis can hit your wallet
It is considerably more expensive to refuel. Airline fares and electricity prices are likely to rise. Food costs could rise, and there could be shortages of goods. The soaring oil prices will have far-reaching effects if this continues, according to analysts.
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Inflation is under pressure - the Swedish Central Bank could lower the interest rate
Package holidays, car rentals and dental care contributed to pushing down inflation in January, figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB) show. If this trend continues downward, an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank may be relevant, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar.
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Inflation falls, opens the way for interest rate cuts
Inflation is falling, and unexpectedly so. Today's outcome increases the likelihood that the Swedish Central Bank will lower interest rates, says Susanne Spector, chief economist at Danske Bank.
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HV71 takes threats seriously and will report to the police immediately
Hate and threats directed at employees of HV71 have increased significantly. After the acting sports director, Fredrik Stillman, was placed on sick leave, the club is taking strong action. "We will report it to the police immediately," says chairman Anna-Lena Isaksson.
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