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Tobias Brännemo

The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

3 MIN READ

The basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 2

Trade Unions Look Positively on the New Year

Trade Unions Look Positively on the New Year

2 MIN READ

The local trade unions see a brighter economy ahead of 2025. But the picture is mixed

Central Bank Economist: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Too Late

Central Bank Economist: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Too Late

2 MIN READ

Good, but too late, is the comment of trade union economist Tobias Brännemo on the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate decision. That such a large reduction is coming now is a clear sign that the Swedish Central Bank realizes that they lowered too little earlier

Unions and Employers: Cut Interest Rates Faster

Unions and Employers: Cut Interest Rates Faster

1 MIN READ

Unemployment 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