EconomyThe use of cash by Swedes has increased since 2021.
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Supermarket chain introduces ‘climate tax’ on food products
EconomyGerman supermarket chain Penny is raising prices to reflect the "true environmental impact" of the food.
Russia greenlights digital ruble
EconomyPurportedly a way to circumvent Western sanctions and exert greater control over government spending.
Savings economist: Banking culture resembles a cartel
EconomyClaes Hemberg criticizes the huge profits of the banking sector and calls for more competition and transparency.
Swedish Facebook earns billions – pays only a few thousand in taxes
EconomyThrough a clever arrangement, Facebook pays less corporate tax than a regular newsstand.
Former finance minister: Swedish people pay for banks’ profits
Economy"For ordinary people this is extremely provocative", says Mikael Damberg.
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Banks reap multi-billion profits during crisis
Economy"It is good that banks make money," says Jens Henriksson, CEO of Swedbank.
Food prices expected to rise
Economy"Everything is driven by world market prices," says the CEO of the Swedish Grocery Association.
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New Swedish billions for Ukraine
Economy"No priority is more important right now," promises development minister Johan Forsell (M).
EU signs new vaccine deals with Pfizer
EconomyAllows pharmaceutical companies to "rapidly start production" in case of an emergency.
Tesla breaks sales forecasts – increases by 83 percent
EconomyDelivered as many as 466,000 cars in the second quarter of the year and aims to continue reducing prices.
JP Morgan boss: Ukraine a “tremendous opportunity”
EconomyBlackRock and JP Morgan will be key players in Ukraine's recovery.
BlackRock recruiter: “We rule the world”
EconomyHidden recordings reveal how the notorious financial giant buys politicians, spreads propaganda and profits from war.
Swedes under growing financial pressure
EconomyLeads to sleep problems, mental illness and deteriorating family relations.
One in twelve children have parents with debts to the Swedish Enforcement Authority
EconomyBoth the highest and lowest proportion of indebted parents are found in municipalities in Skåne.
US and Saudi Arabia in oil dispute
EconomyBiden reportedly threatened "consequences" – and Crown Prince bin Salman "an American economic disaster".
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Swedish advertising flyers contain mostly unhealthy products
Economy"It is urgent to question what is offered in grocery store promotions", according to researcher Melissa Mjöberg.
Foreign aid in jeopardy as Swedish banks shut down associations’ accounts
EconomySwedbank refuses to explain itself – but admits that it can close accounts without a concrete suspicion of crime.
Sweden: Wintertime blackouts not far away
EconomySwedish electricity production is deemed insufficient, according to a new report.
Chocolate manufacturer blacklisted – accused of “funding Russia’s war chest”
EconomyMondelez rejects the allegations and points out that it sells chocolate and biscuits to ordinary Russians.
JP Morgan CEO hosts high-profile summit in Shanghai
EconomyFormer Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger and Condoleezza Rice and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla are among the more well-known participants.
More and more parents cannot afford breakfast for their children
EconomyAlmost 20% of young parents in Sweden cannot always afford to give their children breakfast - a year ago the figure was 2%.
JP Morgan boss may be held responsible for Epstein affair
EconomyThe big bank wants the former CEO to be held solely legally responsible for his dealings with the pedophile.
Soaring prices cause more people to consider suicide
EconomySick and disabled Britons are identified as particularly vulnerable to the rising cost of living.
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