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Sweden has decided to maintain its policy interest rate at 1.75 percent amidst uncertainties due to the war in the Middle East.

Sweden's Riksbank has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent while significantly lowering growth forecasts for the year.

Inflation in the European Union rose to 2.1% in February, but dropped in the Czech Republic.

Prices for vehicles, TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioners in India are expected to rise by 5 to 6 percent starting April 1, influenced by geopolitical tensions related to the Iran-Israel war.

MEP Grzegorz Braun is urging donations from a 1.5 percent tax allocation, despite his foundation being removed from the list of eligible public benefit organizations.

A documentary film at CPH:DOX explores the life of an atypical ultra-rich individual and the socioeconomic implications of wealth concentration in America.

South Africa's economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, despite significant contractions in the manufacturing sector, according to Statistics South Africa.

Saudi Aramco reported a 12.1% decline in net profits for the year 2025, attributed to increased oil supply, U.S. tariffs, and challenges in the global economy.

German industry has experienced a surprising 11.1% decrease in orders at the start of the year, defying economists' expectations of growth.

In February, Estonia's Consumer Price Index increased by 3.1% compared to the previous year, with notable price rises in various sectors including food and healthcare.

Consumer prices in Estonia increased by 3.1% in February year-on-year, driven by higher costs of goods and services.

German pensions will increase by 4.24% starting from July 1, 2026, providing an additional monthly amount of nearly 78 euros for the standard pension.

Starting July 1, 2026, pensions in Germany will increase by 4.24%, providing an additional nearly 78 euros for standard pensions according to Labor Minister Bärbel Bas.

The Lithuanian Minister reported that the professional military service has grown by 1,000 soldiers over the past year, achieving an increase of 8 percent.

Aston Martin may not qualify for the Australian Grand Prix due to the little-known 107 percent rule amidst new racing regulations.

Inflation in Czechia has reached its lowest level since 2016, dropping to 1.4% in February.

The inflation rate in the Eurozone has risen unexpectedly to 1.9% in February 2023.

Latvia's GDP grew by 2.1% in 2025, driven primarily by the manufacturing and construction sectors.

Mexican Formula 1 driver Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez discusses his marketability and the interest from other teams as the Mexican Grand Prix approaches.

Inflation in Germany decreased to 1.9% in February, despite some food prices continuing to rise significantly.

Iceland's economy is reported to have grown by 1.3 percent.

Norway's Oil Fund achieved a remarkable return of 15.1 percent in 2025, driven by strong global stock market growth.

In February, Norway experienced a slight decrease in unemployment with 2.1 percent of the labor force being fully unemployed, according to Nav statistics.

Consumers should expect slightly higher electricity prices on Friday, with the average price on the Nord Pool exchange increasing by 5.1 percent to €73.81 per megawatt-hour.

A new analysis reveals significant disparities in wealth distribution in Denmark, with the top 1% accumulating a quarter of the nation's total net wealth, prompting the Prime Minister to take action.

Česká spořitelna reported a 6.1% increase in net profit over the past year, reflecting the bank's strong performance in its financial sector.

Česká spořitelna saw a 6.1% increase in net profit in the last year, totaling nearly 28 billion crowns.

Inflation rates in the EU and Czech Republic have shown a notable decline, with EU inflation decreasing to 2.0% and Czech inflation to 1.2% as of January.

Agricultural land prices in Estonia, which have been steadily increasing over the past 15 years, have reversed course to decline for the first time in 2025, dropping by 2.1 percent.

A letter to the editor argues that the inflation target should be reduced to 1 percent in light of rising prices, particularly for food, and suggests that the Central Bank should clearly communicate this goal.

The US economy experienced a growth of 1.4 percent in the last quarter of 2025, which was lower than the anticipated 2.5 percent due to a prolonged government shutdown.

The US economy registered a growth of 2.2% in 2025, with a lower-than-expected GDP growth of 1.4% in Q4, according to US government data.

The US economy grew by 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter, significantly lower than expected.

Estonian construction companies experienced a 1.5 percent decrease in activity volume in 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline.

OKO.press prides itself on its independence, relying solely on reader contributions and grants, unlike many major outlets facing declines due to corporate ownership.

Pension company Ilmarinen reported an 8.1 percent return, with its market value reaching a record level of €67.5 billion.

The UK government has announced a 3.3 percent pay rise for over 1.4 million NHS workers, effective this April, amidst criticism from unions over the inadequacy of the increase.

Industrial activity in Mexico declined by 1.3 percent this year, marking two consecutive years of contraction across all sectors, although analysts predict a slight recovery for this year.

Bangladesh has reached a trade deal with the US ahead of its general elections, granting duty-free access to certain textiles.

Latvia's tax revenue for the year 2025 fell short of projections by 1.3%, amounting to €15.173 billion, as reported by the Ministry of Finance.

Unemployment in Czechia increased to 5.1% in January due to the impact of the flexi-amendment.

Revenues in the services sector in Czechia increased by 1.8 percent year-on-year last year, reflecting a modest growth despite various economic challenges.

The article discusses the low percentage of content marked as illegal by social networks in the context of EU regulations, and the ongoing criticism from the U.S. regarding censorship.

Germany's exports to the USA decreased by 9.3 percent in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, leading to the lowest trade surplus with the US since 2021, although total exports rose by about 1 percent due to increased trade with other European countries.

Inflation in Sweden decreased to 2.0 percent in January from 2.1 percent the previous month, contrary to analyst expectations of stability.

The inflation rate in the Eurozone dropped to 1.7 percent in January, and ING's chief economist Carsten Brzeski sees no reason for a rate cut at this time.

As part of a cost-cutting plan, A.P. Moller Maersk will lay off 15 percent of its administrative staff, amounting to approximately 1,000 employees, primarily affecting its Denmark headquarters.

The unemployment rate in Lithuania was 6.9% last year, with men's unemployment at 7.9% and women's at 5.8%, and youth unemployment for those aged 15-24 at 14.1%.

According to Statistics Estonia, industrial companies produced 1.7 percent more output in constant prices in 2025 compared to the previous year, with a 3.1 percent increase in manufacturing but decreases in mining and energy sectors.

In 2025, the volume of industrial production increased by 1.7% compared to the previous year, with a notable growth in the manufacturing sector, while mining and energy sectors faced declines.