Sweden’s Central Bank Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023
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STOCKHOLM (dpa-AFX) - Sweden's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point, citing persistent inflation pressures and stronger economic activity and signaled further rate hikes in the coming year.The Executive Board of Riksbank decided to raise the key policy rate to 2.00 per…