Dec 19: Economic Trends and Crime Updates in Sweden

December 19, 2025 06:21

About this episode

As we close out the year, key economic updates from the Riksbank could affect your finances. We’ll also delve into critical issues in elderly care and the latest in the Palme murder investigation, along with a shocking case from Malmö.

00:00 - Sweden Today
00:34 - Riksbank Holds Rates Amid Upbeat Economic Forecasts; Mortgage Rates and Housing Prices Poised to Rise
01:40 - Riksbank Holds Interest Rate Steady at 1.75% Amid Mixed Economic Signals
02:51 - Swedish Elder Care Under Scrutiny After Multiple Sexual Assault Convictions and Government Criticism
03:57 - 12-Year-Old Boy Suspected in Malmö Murder Linked to Criminal Network Foxtrot
05:01 - Palme Murder Investigation Ends Without New Suspect as Engström Cleared
06:02 - Finishing up

Riksbank Holds Interest Rate Steady at 1.75% Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Riksbank Holds Rates Amid Upbeat Economic Forecasts; Mortgage Rates and Housing Prices Poised to Rise
Palme Murder Investigation Ends Without New Suspect as Engström Cleared
12-Year-Old Boy Suspected in Malmö Murder Linked to Criminal Network Foxtrot
Swedish Elder Care Under Scrutiny After Multiple Sexual Assault Convictions and Government Criticism

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