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Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges

Households are in focus when the government presents its budget initiatives in September, predict several economists. They also expect the government to take drastic measures this time.

Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges

Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy

Swedish households continue to hold tight to their wallets – and that dampens the economy. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) therefore does not rule out that the government may need to revise down its growth forecast once again.

Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy

Swedish Growth Forecast Lowered Due to Weak Household Consumption

National Institute of Economic Research (KI) lowers the forecast for Swedish growth. The main reason is the households' weak consumption.

Swedish Growth Forecast Lowered Due to Weak Household Consumption

Volvo Boosts Stockholm Stock Exchange Amid Market Weakness

The Stockholm stock exchange started positively on Wednesday, but the broad OMXS index declined during the afternoon and closed at minus 0. 1 percent.

Volvo Boosts Stockholm Stock Exchange Amid Market Weakness

Sweden Sees Significant Drop in Company Bankruptcies

For the fourth month in a row, the number of bankruptcies among companies in Sweden is decreasing compared to the corresponding period last year. The economic recovery has begun, according to Amanda Aldestam, analyst at the credit information company UC.

Sweden Sees Significant Drop in Company Bankruptcies

Households Show Increased Optimism in Economic Outlook

Households have become significantly more optimistic when it comes to their own economy, according to the government's National Institute of Economic Research (KI). The turnaround we have been waiting for may be on the way, says Jens Magnusson, chief economist at SEB.

Households Show Increased Optimism in Economic Outlook

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.

Fewer Bankruptcies and More New Businesses in June

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.

Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

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.

Swedish Economic Sentiment Weakens in June Reports KI

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.

KI Predicts Economic Recovery This Year

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.

Swedish Economy Set to Recover in 2026 with Increased Consumption

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.

LO Economists Call for Child Allowance Increase Amid Economic Pessimism

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.

Sweden's Economic Impact of Refugees and Immigrants Analyzed

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 Households Remain Pessimistic About Economy in 2023

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.

Swedish Government Cuts GDP Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns

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.

Study Reveals Long-Term Economic Strain for Russia in Ukraine Conflict

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.

The Council's Advice to the Government: Be Frugal until the Shock Comes

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.

Security Fund Reports Fewer Layoffs, Sees Hope for Skilled Workers

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).

Riksbank Plans Interest Rate Hike as Economic Outlook Dims

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.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 1.5 Percent as Market Sentiment Sours

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.

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

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.

The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

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.

Trade is 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 Proposal – Merge Small Authorities