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Expert: Without a rate cut, the government must step on the gas

Hopes of a lower interest rate in the spring seem to be dashed. It dampens the economic recovery and forces the need for a more expansionary fiscal policy from the government, experts believe.

Expert: Without a rate cut, the government must step on the gas

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Today's interest rate cut is the last one that the Swedish Central Bank is currently signaling. Completely wrong, according to several actors who want to see further cuts in the near future.

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Completely too cautious and a decision that can have major consequences for the Swedish economy. Economists are critical of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate forecast for 2025.

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Heavy economists want a double cut

Several heavyweight economists want to see another double cut from the Central Bank on Thursday. But most analysts believe in a "normal" cut, of 0.

Heavy economists want a double cut

The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target

The agreement on the abolished surplus target in the state's finances is met with criticism from trade union quarters. The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) wants to see a larger scope for government borrowing – and the Building Workers' Youth Union is directing demands for resignation towards the Social Democrats.

The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target

"A Mockery of Families Who Are Struggling"

The Centre Party lowers taxes for high-income earners. A scornful message, according to the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg.

"A Mockery of Families Who Are Struggling"