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Coffee Prices in Sweden Begin to Drop as Major Chains Lower Costs

For the first time in a long time, the price of coffee in Swedish stores may be on its way to falling. Matpriskollen has during Monday noted a first major reduction at one of the large chains.
Coffee Prices in Sweden Begin to Drop as Major Chains Lower Costs

Food Prices Stabilize, Paving Way for Potential Interest Rate Cut

Food prices including alcohol-free drinks rose by a mere 0. 2 percent in May, compared to April.
Food Prices Stabilize, Paving Way for Potential Interest Rate Cut

Top-Paying Municipalities for Summer Jobs in Sweden

Slightly more than half of the country's high school youth had summer jobs last year. SCB has the list of the somewhat unexpected municipalities where the young people earned the most.
Top-Paying Municipalities for Summer Jobs in Sweden

Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters

LO-members return to the Social Democratic Party. At the same time, the Sweden Democrats lose among working-class voters, shows the SCB's party sympathy survey.
Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters

Support for Swedish NATO Membership Grows Slightly

The proportion of those who are positively inclined towards Swedish membership in Nato is increasing slightly, shows a new measurement from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). Almost 69 percent are positive towards Swedish membership compared to 65 percent in May last year.
Support for Swedish NATO Membership Grows Slightly

Support for Euro Adoption in Sweden Declines

Support for introducing the euro instead of the krona is decreasing, shows a fresh survey made by Statistics Sweden (SCB). .
Support for Euro Adoption in Sweden Declines

Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback

Increased household consumption and higher production in the business sector meant that the Swedish economy grew by 0,4 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary calculation from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But at the same time, orders received by the industry fell sharply.
Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback

Swedish PM Kristersson Responds to Opposition Lead in Polls

It differs by nearly 13 percentage points between the opposition and the government parties, according to the SCB's measurement. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comments on the, for The Moderate Party, gloomy figures.
Swedish PM Kristersson Responds to Opposition Lead in Polls

Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

The opposition's lead increases in SCB's measurement. The opposition gets 55.
Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Inflation was lower than expected in May. This speaks for an interest rate cut already in June rather than in the autumn, according to economists.
Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Inflation Data Key to Central Bank's Interest Rate Decision

An interest rate cut before the summer or wait until the autumn? Tomorrow, the last piece of the puzzle will be presented to the Central Bank in the form of new inflation figures. .
Inflation Data Key to Central Bank's Interest Rate Decision

Food Prices Stabilize After Early Year Increases

The prices of food have stopped and the increases from the first months of the year appear to be history. According to the price comparison service Matpriskollen, they stood virtually still in May.
Food Prices Stabilize After Early Year Increases

Housing Prices Rise in May but Trend Remains Cool

Housing prices rose by 1 percent in May, according to new statistics from SBAB. The trend, where temporary effects have been removed, points to slowly falling prices.
Housing Prices Rise in May but Trend Remains Cool

Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood

Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly during the year's first quarter, based on a second calculation by the Statistics Bureau (SCB). Today's figure has increased the probability of an interest rate cut, says Nordea's chief analyst Torbjörn Isaksson.
Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood

Stock Market Dips While Satellite Company Ovzon Surges 42 Percent

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated around zero on the week's last trading day after Thursday's half-day holiday, but the broad OMXS index closed at minus 0. 3 percent in the end.
Stock Market Dips While Satellite Company Ovzon Surges 42 Percent

Retail Sales Rise 0.9 Percent in April 2025

Retail trade's sales volume increased by 0. 9 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to new figures from the Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Retail Sales Rise 0.9 Percent in April 2025

Swedish Economy Sees 5.8% Rise in Emissions Last Year

Emissions of greenhouse gases linked to the Swedish economy rose by 5. 8 per cent last year compared to the previous year.
Swedish Economy Sees 5.8% Rise in Emissions Last Year

Singles Face Higher Costs in Rental Apartments Compared to Owned Homes

Those who live alone in a rental property often pay more for their accommodation than those who live alone in a condominium or owner-occupied property, according to statistics from the Statistics Sweden (SCB). .
Singles Face Higher Costs in Rental Apartments Compared to Owned Homes

April Unemployment Rises to 8.9 Percent Due to Seasonal Factors

Unemployment rose to 8. 9 percent in April, according to the Statistics Bureau (SCB).
April Unemployment Rises to 8.9 Percent Due to Seasonal Factors

Private Elderly Care Workers Face Lower Pay and Conditions

Employees in privately driven elderly care have worse pay and conditions than those employed by municipalities, according to a report from the trade union Kommunal. .
Private Elderly Care Workers Face Lower Pay and Conditions

Hope for Cheaper Coffee This Summer After Price Surge

The coffee has become 42 percent more expensive due to several reasons. But a turnaround may be in sight and the summer coffee may actually become a little cheaper.
Hope for Cheaper Coffee This Summer After Price Surge

Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent

The increase in food prices accelerated further in April. It has become 42 percent more expensive, according to new SCB figures.
Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent

Household Consumption Down in March 2025 but Up Year-Over-Year

Household consumption decreased by 0. 4 percent in March 2025 compared to February 2025.
Household Consumption Down in March 2025 but Up Year-Over-Year

Swedish Industry Sees 5.2 Percent Rise in March Order Intake

The order intake to the Swedish industry increased by 5. 2 percent in March compared to February.
Swedish Industry Sees 5.2 Percent Rise in March Order Intake
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