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The Riksbank sees risks with stock markets at record levels

The Riksbank sees risks with stock markets at record levels

Thu 13 Nov 2025 09:43 CET

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

Thu 13 Nov 2025 08:00 CET

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

Wed 5 Nov 2025 09:30 CET

The Riksbank, as expected, is leaving the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent

Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates

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Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates

Tue 21 Oct 2025 13:16 CEST

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"