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Borg: ECB has to act on eurozone crisis
Business & Money: 30 Nov 11
Swedish finance minister Anders Borg has called for renewed pressure Wednesday on the European Central Bank (ECB) to stop the euro debt rot from bringing down the global financial order.
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Swedish home loans in rapid rise
National: 20 Nov 11
Seemingly undeterred by the debt crisis, Swedish households are taking out more new loans than any other Europeans, according to a comparison of mortgages presented in Swedish media.
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ECB cuts a 'risky' strategy: Swedish expert
Business & Money: 3 Nov 11
Following the news that the European Central Bank unexpectedly cut its prime interest rate, Swedish experts are questioning the strategy, saying it could prove "risky".
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Wall Street protesters march in Sweden
National: 16 Oct 11
Following a wave of Wall Street protests worldwide on Saturday, raised voices against corporate greed were also heard in Sweden, with demonstrations in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and several other cities.
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Euro crisis a threat to Swedish banks: Borg
Politics: 12 Oct 11
Swedish finance minister Anders Borg warned on Wednesday that Swedish banks were "vulnerable" to the euro debt crisis, despite the country's strong public finances.
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Swedes propose EU debt crisis solution: report
Business & Money: 6 Oct 11
Swedish politicians are reported to be behind a proposal to allow the European investment bank (EIB) to play a key role in the rescue of troubled European banks.
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Borg promises restraint as stocks head south
Politics: 8 Aug 11
Sweden's finance minister Anders Borg on Monday promised a "cautious" economic policy as he commented on turbulence in global stock markets. Trading in Stockholm meanwhile nosedived as US markets opened.
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Stockholm stock market in shaky opening
Business & Money: 8 Aug 11
As expected the Stockholm stock exchange opened sharply down on Monday although after an hour's trading had rebounded into positive territory as the market battled to digest the weekend's global finance developments.
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'Sweden will be affected by the crisis': experts
Business & Money: 8 Aug 11
Experts say Sweden won't avoid being affected by the turbulence in the world economy and the Social Democrats called for a meeting of the Riksdag’s financial committee to discuss the situation.
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Stockholm stock market recovers lost ground
Business & Money: 5 Aug 11
The Stockholm stock exchange dropped by 4 percent at the opening of trading on Friday morning, but had recouped the losses by the afternoon amid mounting fears about the the global economy.
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Alliance faces defeat in sale of state-owned firms
Business & Money: 21 Jan 11
Sweden's ruling minority Alliance coalition may lose yet another vote in parliament after the Sweden Democrats announced their intention to support a motion to stop or restrict the sale of state-owned enterprises.
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'Financial crisis over in Sweden': Nordea
Business & Money: 19 Jan 11
The financial crisis is over in Sweden, Nordic financial services group Nordea declared in a report on Wednesday.
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Riksbank head warns of soaring household debt
Business & Money: 11 Nov 10
The head of Sweden's central bank has warned against expanding household debt, pointing out that it plays a significant role in the bank's decisions to raise interest rates.
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Swedish banks pass EU stress test
Business & Money: 24 Jul 10
Sweden's four main banks are well equipped to withstand the fallout from a financial crisis, according to the results of stress tests carried out on banks in the European Union.
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SEB may sell German retail banking business
Business & Money: 14 May 10
SEB Group has confirmed it is in talks to sell its German retail banking business. The bank has long expressed its dissatisfaction with the division's profitability.
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Big fat Greek bailout 'unlikely': Borg
Business & Money: 9 Dec 09
Sweden’s finance minister Anders Borg warned Greece on Wednesday that European countries were unlikely to help the Mediterranean nation solve its current budget crisis.
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Swedish culture – a forgotten promotional tool
Analysis & Opinion: 18 Nov 09
Sweden’s cultural heritage is virtually unknown outside the country’s borders. Swedes should be better at using culture to promote their own country, writes Olle Wästberg, Director-General of the Swedish Institute.
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Negative interest rate to boost growth: Riksbank
Business & Money: 3 Sep 09
Sweden's central bank has taken the novel step of keeping its fixed interest rates pegged below zero in a bid to stimulate the economy.
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Sweden posts record annual drop in industrial output
Business & Money: 10 Mar 09
Industrial production in Sweden suffered a record year-on-year fall in January, according to new figures released on Tuesday, adding to fears about the health of the Nordic region’s economies.
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Krona's slide sparks exchange rate debate
Business & Money: 17 Feb 09
The Swedish krona has continued its slide against major world currencies as a Riksbank official raised the prospect on Tuesday of zero interest rates and "exchange rate targets" to stimulate the economy.
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'Sweden ready for euro entry': report
Politics: 27 Jan 09
A new report indicates that economic arguments against euro entry are no longer valid and concludes that in the wake of the finance crisis, it is now time for Sweden to join.
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Is it time for Sweden to join the eurozone?
Analysis & Opinion: 18 Dec 08
With the Swedish currency foundering in a deepening economic crisis, Jonathan Ward wonders if Sweden should reconsider its decision to shun the euro.
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Riksbank lowers repo rate by half point
Business & Money: 8 Oct 08
The Riksbank decided on Wednesday to cut Sweden’s benchmark interest rate, the repo rate, by 0.50 percentage points to 4.25 percent as a part of a coordinated effort by several central banks.
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Swedish banks 'well-equipped' to weather financial crisis
Business & Money: 18 Sep 08
Following the week’s turbulence in the financial markets, Sweden’s Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) and the Riksbank met with members of the Riksdag’s finance committee to discuss the crisis.
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Narrow majority of Swedes opposed to euro
Business & Money: 18 Dec 07
A majority of Swedes remain opposed to adopting the euro more than four years after rejecting the currency in a referendum
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Swedes save money by staying out of euro
Politics: 11 Mar 07
Swedish homeowners are together five billion kronor richer thanks to the country's decision not to join the euro. The average city dweller saved over 5,000 kronor in 2006 thanks to the decision to keep the krona.
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OECD: Sweden must raise interest rates
Business & Money: 28 Nov 06
Sweden's economy will keep growing strongly and unemployment will fall over the next couple of years, the OECD says. But interest rates will need to rise to help sustain growth, it warns.
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Opposition victory "will strengthen krona"
Business & Money: 23 Mar 06
The krona will continue to weaken against the euro and the dollar over the coming months, according to Swedish bank SEB. However, the bank says that a conservative victory in the September election will strengthen the currency again.
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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