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

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

Sun 2 Mar 2025 10:30 CET

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

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Wed 29 Jan 2025 09:58 CET

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

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

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The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Thu 19 Dec 2024 10:03 CET

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

Heavy economists want a double cut

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Heavy economists want a double cut

Wed 18 Dec 2024 05:45 CET

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

The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target

The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target

Thu 17 Oct 2024 19:37 CEST

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

"A Mockery of Families Who Are Struggling"

"A Mockery of Families Who Are Struggling"

Fri 13 Sept 2024 11:05 CEST

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