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With the new year, the Riksbank has released fresh figures showing that Sweden's national debt now amounts to 1,175 billion SEK, which corresponds to 19.64% of the country's GDP. This figure comes after a period of economic challenges and changes, giving us an opportunity to reflect on how the national debt has developed over time and its significance for our daily lives.

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The Swedish Central Bank has just released the latest statistics for Sweden's national debt. It now amounts to 1,151 billion kronor, which corresponds to 19.24% of Sweden's GDP. This is an increase from the previous month when the debt was 1,054 billion kronor, or 17.62% of GDP.

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The Riksbank Lowers the Key Interest Rate to 2.25%: What Does It Mean for You?

The Riksbank has announced that the key interest rate will be lowered from 2.5% to 2.25% effective February 5, 2025. This decision marks the first decrease since November 2024, which may affect both households and businesses in Sweden.

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Inflation in December 2024: CPIF Drops to 1.5%

The latest inflation report from SCB shows that CPIF (Consumer Price Index with Fixed Interest) for December 2024 stands at 1.5%, indicating a stabilization compared to November. This marks a significant change from the high inflation levels observed during 2023, when CPIF reached as high as 9.4% in February.

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Contributing Factors to the Decline

On January 8, 2025, Statistics Sweden (SCB) published the latest inflation report for Sweden, showing that the inflation rate according to the Consumer Price Index with Fixed Interest (KPIF) fell to 1.5 percent in December 2024, down from 1.8 percent in November of the same year.

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Riksbank's Interest Rate Cuts

During 2024, the Swedish mortgage market has been characterized by significant changes, mainly influenced by the Riksbank's monetary policy and the general economic development.

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The Central Bank Lowers the Policy Rate to 2.5%: What Does It Mean for Your Economy?

Today, the central bank reduced the policy rate from 2.75% to 2.5%, which is a significant change for both households and businesses. This reduction is part of a larger trend where interest rates rose sharply earlier in the year and have been declining since October. With a decreasing inflation rate, currently at 1.8% according to the latest KPIF measurement, the central bank sees opportunities to further stimulate the economy.

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New Section: Job Vacancies with Salary Filtering

Lately, several major improvements have been implemented on Statsskuld.se to enhance user experience and expand the site's functionality. Here is a summary of the most important news and updates.

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Inflation in Sweden continues to decline: KPIF at 1.8% in November 2024

The latest inflation report from Statistics Sweden (SCB) shows that the inflation rate according to KPIF (Consumer Price Index with fixed interest rates) now stands at 1.8% for November 2024. This is an increase from 1.5% in October and marks a stabilization below the Riksbank's inflation target of 2%. At the same time, the underlying CPI inflation remains at 1.6%, indicating a continued slowdown in the pace of price increases.

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High Cost Became Lower Monthly Expense

Recently, my close relatives decided to swap their 25-year-old Volvo V70 for a Tesla Model Y. The decision was made to reduce ongoing costs and increase safety with a modern electric car.

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