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Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase

The Industrial Unions are demanding 4. 2 percent in wage increases in a one-year agreement.

Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase

Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

Everything points to the Swedish Central Bank making a double cut in the interest rate on Thursday. It would be the largest interest rate cut in over ten years.

Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

Households are still holding back on spending.

The sentiment in the Swedish business sector is somewhat gloomier, shows a new barometer from the government agency Konjunkturinstitutet (KI). The so-called barometer indicator decreased by one unit in October, compared to September, to 93.

Households are still holding back on spending.

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

An inquiry is to now provide the government with tools to achieve the climate goals. It is to be completed in May 2026, a few months before the next parliamentary election.

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

KI sees room for wage increases of 3.5 percent

The inflation shock of 2022-2023 has eroded the Swedes' purchasing power and wiped out almost ten years of real wage increases. Real wages are currently at the same level as in 2015, notes the National Institute of Economic Research (KI).

KI sees room for wage increases of 3.5 percent

Svantesson wants to expose Russian economic bluff

The Russian economy is doing significantly worse than what President Vladimir Putin wants to suggest. This is the opinion of, among others, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) who is pushing to expose the Russian bluff.

Svantesson wants to expose Russian economic bluff

New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

The new rapid inflation figure – which the Statistics Sweden (SCB) will start reporting tomorrow – will knock out the ordinary inflation figure as the important one, experts believe. I think the market reaction will come in conjunction with rapid-CPI, says major bank SEB's inflation expert Olle Holmgren.

New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

The Swedish Central Bank Should Cut Interest Rates Further

The National Institute of Economic Research (KI) is lowering its GDP forecast for next year to 1. 8 percent and expects a low-growth economy until the end of 2026.

The Swedish Central Bank Should Cut Interest Rates Further

These are the words that explain inflation

The downward trend of inflation – and household hopes for lower interest rates – still dominate the economic news. Here is the key to understanding better:.

These are the words that explain inflation

The Swedish Central Bank can move faster

Swedish economy shrinks and inflation is expected to fall even further below target when new inflation figures are presented on Thursday. The Swedish Central Bank could move faster, says Albin Kainelainen, Director-General of the National Institute of Economic Research (KI).

The Swedish Central Bank can move faster

New ISK rules – opens up for tax planning

The Government's proposal for a reduced ISK tax is a dividing line. Ineffective - and in some cases an encouragement to tax planning, is highlighted in the criticism.

New ISK rules – opens up for tax planning

The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"

Swedish economy is losing ground and during the second quarter, Sweden's gross national product (GNP) decreased by 0,3 percent, show new figures from SCB. We see no clear turnaround yet, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar.

The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The Government estimates that they can invest 60 billion kronor in new reforms in the state budget for next year. Households can count on more money in their wallets.

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

Between the parties, a tug-of-war is underway about what to focus on in the 2025 budget. Lowered taxes, infrastructure, education, the climate, healthcare, and crime prevention are on the negotiating table.

Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

Both LO and Svenskt Näringsliv are now putting pressure on Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to present an expansive autumn budget. It's time to climb out of the sandbox and get the workshop going again, says LO Chairman Johan Lindholm.

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

Pehrson on the job crisis: "Lower interest rates facilitate"

Unemployment is the highest in ten years, except for the situation during the pandemic. And the government believes it will rise further.

Pehrson on the job crisis: "Lower interest rates facilitate"

Six rate cuts before next summer

The National Institute of Economic Research expects six interest rate cuts before next summer, a clearly faster pace of reduction than what the Swedish Central Bank has indicated. It is time for the Swedish Central Bank to increase the pace, says the General Director of the National Institute of Economic Research, Albin Kainelainen.

Six rate cuts before next summer

More and more households are planning to buy a car

The sentiment in the Swedish business sector has deteriorated over the past month, according to the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER). At the same time, optimism is increasing among households – with more car purchases on the horizon.

More and more households are planning to buy a car

Russian economic "propaganda" to be mapped

The government does not want to spread a Putin narrative about the Russian economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference. Therefore, the government is giving the National Institute of Economic Research (KI) a task to create a more in-depth picture of Russia's economy.

Russian economic "propaganda" to be mapped

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

The Government wants to halve air travel tax, but the proposal receives criticism. Scrap it altogether, thinks the business community.

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

Interest Rate Cut Expected After the Summer

Next interest rate cut will come after the summer, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. We believe the Riksbank will cut three times more this year – and a further three times next year, says NIER's Director-General Albin Kainelainen.

Interest Rate Cut Expected After the Summer

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

The weak krona has boosted Swedish export industry – something LO thinks the workers haven't got a share of. We cannot enter into a bargaining round relying on the krona continuing to weaken.

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

LO seeks revenge - "there is a larger wage space"

Companies compensated themselves with higher prices. They did not do so with wages.

LO seeks revenge - "there is a larger wage space"