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Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent
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Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent

The increase in food prices accelerated further in April. It has become 42 percent more expensive, according to new SCB figures
Economist: US-China Tariffs Lower Than Expected During Pause
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Economist: US-China Tariffs Lower Than Expected During Pause

That the tariffs between the USA and China are being reduced as much during an announced tariff pause is a relief for the global financial markets, states Danske Bank's senior strategist Maria Landeborn. It is a pause with lower tariffs than what I believe anyone had dared to believe and hope for, she says
Swedish Inflation Too High for Central Bank to Cut Rates
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Swedish Inflation Too High for Central Bank to Cut Rates

Inflation remained unchanged in April at 2. 3 per cent
Swedish Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Twice This Year to 1.75%
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Swedish Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Twice This Year to 1.75%

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, down to 1. 75 percent in September, according to a new forecast from Swedbank's economists
ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year
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ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates for the seventh time since June last year. And more rate cuts are expected during the year, which could open up for interest rate cuts also in Sweden
Economists Critique Spring Budget as Outdated Amid Tariff Challenges
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Economists Critique Spring Budget as Outdated Amid Tariff Challenges

The Government's spring budget is cautious and does not take into account Donald Trump's tariff shock, leading economists believe. The ROT deduction may not be what one should focus on first, believes Lars Calmfors, professor emeritus, regarding the largest investment of 4 billion kronor
Trump's Concern - Investors Punish the USA
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Trump's Concern - Investors Punish the USA

Turbulence in the economy usually gets investors to seek shelter in dollars or American government bonds. But now something has happened
Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets
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Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Food prices rose by 5. 4 per cent annually in March, according to new figures from SCB
Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief
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Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

Inflation is falling more than expected. A positive news according to economists
Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top
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Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Food prices increased by 3. 9 percent in February compared to the same month last year
Dollar below ten kronor – "several explanations"
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Dollar below ten kronor – "several explanations"

The Swedish krona continues to strengthen and the US dollar temporarily fell below 10 kronor on the foreign exchange market on Tuesday morning – for the first time since December 2023. There are several explanations, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson
Hope for the Economy after German Power Shift
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Hope for the Economy after German Power Shift

The election result in Germany raises hopes of an economic recovery for the country, which has had a difficult time both politically and economically lately. One can be cautiously optimistic, but one must be cautious, as there is still much that remains, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson
Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure
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Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Increased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions
Threats to the Global Economy in 2025
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Threats to the Global Economy in 2025

War in Ukraine and the Middle East, exacerbated trade conflicts and weak global growth prospects. The world economy – and thereby export-dependent economies like the Swedish – is facing a challenging 2025
Thedéen: The Krona's Fall May Cause Inflation Problems
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Thedéen: The Krona's Fall May Cause Inflation Problems

The crown has fallen to 11. 04 kronor per dollar – the lowest rate this year
Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace
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Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

A thousand kronor lower mortgage interest on the three million loan - that's the effect when the Swedish Central Bank is expected to make a double rate cut. But risks have emerged along the way
Stock Market Euphoria as Trump Heads for Victory
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Stock Market Euphoria as Trump Heads for Victory

It is still not entirely decided, but Donald Trump is heading for victory in the American election. This gets the financial markets in the USA to rejoice and the dollar to strengthen
Why the Central Bank didn't cut rates by 0.50 percentage points just yet
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Why the Central Bank didn't cut rates by 0.50 percentage points just yet

The Swedish Central Bank had not signaled. Therefore, there was no double rate cut just yet, but it will come later, believe analysts
Thousand-kronor notes await lower interest rate
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Thousand-kronor notes await lower interest rate

A autumn of interest rate cuts awaits and already this week, the Swedish Central Bank may strike with a double cut. At the beginning of next year, a million loan with variable interest rate may be 800 kronor cheaper per month
Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken
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Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken

The Fed's double cut in the interest rate may affect the Swedish Central Bank's message next week. At least on the margin, believes SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson
Larger investments than expected – these are the needs
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Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

A welcome budget message that is applauded from several directions. Now the big question is what the money will be spent on
"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow
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"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

It is a welcome message that the Swedish Central Bank is now opening up for more interest rate cuts than before. The fear is, however, that it may be too late, according to several assessors
Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out
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Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out

This week, the inflation figure will be released, which will determine whether there will be an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank shortly after and how large it will be in that case. A double rate cut is more likely right now than no cut at all, says Jens Magnusson from SEB
The stock market crash did not occur this week - "overreaction"
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The stock market crash did not occur this week - "overreaction"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week in green territory despite the recent turbulence. The large decline appears to be an overreaction, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson
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