Nuclear Buildout: Studsvik has filed a third Swedish state-aid application to support new modular nuclear reactors in Nyköping and Valdemarsvik, with decisions expected after the government’s financing review. Industrial Investment: Volvo CE has broken ground on a new excavator factory in Eskilstuna, a SEK 700m project due in 2028 that aims to expand local production and electric machine capacity. Grid Efficiency: ABB says a 0.2% efficiency gap in large motors and generators can cost global industry up to $12bn over 25 years, pointing to faster payback for its Top Industrial Efficiency approach. Monetary Policy: Sweden’s Riksbank held its policy rate at 1.75%, but warned the Middle East conflict is raising inflation risks. AI & Telecom: Telia launched critical IoT connectivity on 5G standalone, targeting secure operations for industry. Energy Tech: Chalmers researchers report a superconductivity advance aimed at keeping performance stable under stronger magnetic fields. Deal Watch: TCS won a multi-year IT transformation contract for Elopak, using AI and automation to modernise global operations. Market Pulse: Virtune listed a crypto altcoin index ETP on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, expanding its regulated product lineup in Poland.