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Fewer Bankruptcies and More New Businesses in June
The number of company bankruptcies decreased for the third month in a row in June. The decrease was 5 percent compared to the same period last year, according to statistics from the business and credit information company UC.
Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns
Unexpectedly gloomy statistics, weak indicators and dovish central bank signals. Now the door has been opened for two cuts of the steering rate – to 1.
Swedish Economic Sentiment Weakens in June Reports KI
The mood in the Swedish economy is weakening, according to the government agency Konjunkturinstitutet (KI). The so-called barometer indicator for June fell to 92.
KI Predicts Economic Recovery This Year
The National Institute of Economic Research presents a brighter picture of the economy than the government for the coming years. A lowered interest rate and a subdued inflation that has stopped eroding wage increases will get people to consume more, forecasts Director-General Albin Kainelainen.
Swedish Economy Set to Recover in 2026 with Increased Consumption
USA's trade tariffs make it continue to go slow for Swedish exports. The National Institute of Economic Research sees a prolonged low-conjuncture during 2025 and 2026.
LO Economists Call for Child Allowance Increase Amid Economic Pessimism
Unusually high wage increases and lower interest rates. Nevertheless, Swedish households are very pessimistic about the economy, mainly the less well-off.
Sweden's Economic Impact of Refugees and Immigrants Analyzed
The National Institute of Economic Research has completed its analysis of the economic effects of immigration to Sweden in modern times. It shows that a refugee on average costs 000 kronor per year, while other foreign-born individuals on average contribute positively to the finances with 48 000 kronor per person, which Ekot was the first to report.
Swedish Households Remain Pessimistic About Economy in 2023
The Swedish economy is characterized by a continued subdued mood. The National Institute of Economic Research's (NIER) business cycle indicator was virtually unchanged in May at 94.
Swedish Government Cuts GDP Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns
The Government is writing down the GDP forecast. The Swedish economy is now expected to slow down further due to the tariffs.
Study Reveals Long-Term Economic Strain for Russia in Ukraine Conflict
Time is not on Russia's side. This is the conclusion of a new economic analysis of how long President Putin can continue his war of aggression against Ukraine.
The Council's Advice to the Government: Be Frugal until the Shock Comes
In the midst of a toxic customs chaos, the government is presenting its spring budget. Most of the money will go towards increasing the ROT deduction, to support the construction industry and households that want to renovate.
Security Fund Reports Fewer Layoffs, Sees Hope for Skilled Workers
The number of redundancies reported to the transition organization Trygghetsfonden TSL has decreased compared to the corresponding period last year. We see a slightly brighter picture for our professional groups, says CEO Caroline Söder.
Riksbank Plans Interest Rate Hike as Economic Outlook Dims
Never before have Swedish households seen the economic situation as bleak. No interest rate cut should be counted on either, according to the National Institute of Economic Research (KI).
Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 1.5 Percent as Market Sentiment Sours
The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the day slightly optimistic on Wednesday, but the market soured significantly and the broad OMXS index closed at minus 1. 5 percent.
Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?
Inflation in February is expected to rise to 2. 7 percent according to the CPIF measure, up from 2.
The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts
Swedish economy shifted up during the fourth quarter. It can be yet another message that makes the Swedish Central Bank now apply the brakes for future interest rate cuts, according to analysts.
Trade is planning for price increases
Households have become more pessimistic about the economy over the past month, shows the National Institute of Economic Research's (KI) monthly measurements. In retail, many companies are planning for price increases.
The Proposal – Merge Small Authorities
The Government wants to reduce the number of authorities. Now, an investigation proposes, among other things, a merger of several smaller authorities.
The Swedish economy is stagnant.
The Swedish economy is stagnant. The sentiment in the Swedish economy is still weaker than normal, according to the National Institute of Economic Research's (KI) monthly barometer.
Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed
Today's interest rate cut is the last one that the Swedish Central Bank is currently signaling. Completely wrong, according to several actors who want to see further cuts in the near future.
"Great opportunities to maximize vacation time in 2025"
The year was good. Next one will be a real New Year's caramel.
Four rate cuts next year
The low-conjuncture deepens and the turnaround for the Swedish economy is delayed, shows a prognosis from the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER). NIER believes that the Swedish Central Bank should have been faster with its interest rate cuts, and expects significantly lower interest rates next year.
Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"
Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) is not unexpectedly toning down the criticism of the proposals for financing new nuclear power. The costs for the state and electricity consumers are manageable, he thinks.
Green light for the government's financial policy
The Government has presented its fiscal policy in accordance with the fiscal policy framework, according to an audit by the National Audit Office. But the policy is "not fully designed in accordance with the framework".
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