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Swedish Economy Sees Slight Growth in August
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Swedish Economy Sees Slight Growth in August

The Swedish economy continued to rise slightly in August, but is still at a lower level than normal, according to the National Institute of Economic Research's (KI) monthly barometer.
Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget
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Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget

The Government is expected to strike with historically large initiatives in the state budget for next year, according to a number of experts. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has raised expectations by talking about "decent stimuli" ahead of Thursday's announcement
Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges
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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
Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy
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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
Swedish Growth Forecast Lowered Due to Weak Household Consumption
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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
Volvo Boosts Stockholm Stock Exchange Amid Market Weakness
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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
Sweden Sees Significant Drop in Company Bankruptcies
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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
Households Show Increased Optimism in Economic Outlook
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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
Fewer Bankruptcies and More New Businesses in June
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Swedish Households Remain Pessimistic About Economy in 2023

Swedish Government Cuts GDP Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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