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Strong growth raises risk of Swedish central bank rate hike this year

Strong growth raises risk of Swedish central bank rate hike this year

Fri 28 Aug 2026 12:03 CEST

Strong GDP figures, positive household sentiment and a buoyant economy increase the risk that the Swedish Central Bank will raise the key interest rate already this year, according to Nordea. State-owned SBAB, in turn, predicts a hike in the key interest rate in November this year

Swedish confidence improves as growth beats expectations, price hikes loom

Swedish confidence improves as growth beats expectations, price hikes loom

Fri 28 Aug 2026 08:03 CEST

Sentiment is stronger than normal among Swedish households, according to a barometer from the National Institute of Economic Research (KI). And more companies than normal expect to be able to raise prices

Swedish greenhouse gas emissions rose 77,000 tonnes in first quarter, SCB says

Swedish greenhouse gas emissions rose 77,000 tonnes in first quarter, SCB says

Thu 27 Aug 2026 08:45 CEST

Greenhouse gas emissions from the Swedish economy increased to 12. 9 million tonnes in the first quarter of this year, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)

Poverty is increasing in Sweden - when is one considered materially and socially poor?

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Poverty is increasing in Sweden - when is one considered materially and socially poor?

Mon 25 Aug 2025 17:17 CEST

Living in Sweden, are you poor or do you have a sufficient standard of living? Try asking yourself these questions to get the answer.

She becomes the new Director-General of SCB

She becomes the new Director-General of SCB

Mon 24 Feb 2025 11:35 CET

The Government has appointed Eva-Lo Ighe as Director-General and Head of the Statistics Sweden (SCB), according to a press release.

Boot Throwing and Adventure Golf in the Fight Against Loneliness

Boot Throwing and Adventure Golf in the Fight Against Loneliness

Sat 31 Aug 2024 16:10 CEST

Adventure golf, betting promenade, and boot throwing are some activities that seniors at one of the country's summer camps get to try out. The purpose is to counteract loneliness among the elderly in Sweden, where approximately 700,000 inhabitants lack a close friend