Concerts fuel inflation? Don’t panic, calm down

There are myriad factors attributed to inflation, such as geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruptions. But an unexpected contributor has emerged in recent times: pop stars.

The start of the

Beyonce Renaissance World Tour in Sweden last month

drove up demand in hotels and restaurants as fans from overseas – particularly the United States - packed Stockholm for two sold-out shows, taking advantage of the favourable exchange rate.