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Slight increase in apartment building

During the initial nine months, construction of 21,550 apartments has begun, an increase of 5 percent compared to the same period last year. However, this is an increase from historically very low levels.

Slight increase in apartment building

The Housing Market is Cooling Down - Fewer New Homes

Housing starts fell in October compared to the previous month. And the number of new housing starts has leveled out at around 25,000 per year – far below the calculated building need.

The Housing Market is Cooling Down - Fewer New Homes

Still Subdued Labor Market

Unemployment is still increasing, but only slightly. At the same time, the number of employed persons is almost unchanged in October compared to previous months, according to seasonally adjusted and trend-based data from the Statistics Sweden.

Still Subdued Labor Market

Milk and butter are becoming increasingly expensive

Food prices were relatively unchanged during the month of October, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). One item that has taken off, however, is milk.

Milk and butter are becoming increasingly expensive

Higher Housing Costs Drive Inflation

Inflation, according to the Swedish Central Bank's measure KPIF, rose to 1. 5 percent in October, up from 1.

Higher Housing Costs Drive Inflation

Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion

710,000 people live in Swedish disadvantaged areas. It is almost twice as many as the inhabitants of Malmö city.

Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion

Households bought less in September

Swedish households continue to hold on to their wallets tightly. According to new statistics from the Statistics Sweden (SCB), household consumption decreased by 0.

Households bought less in September

The gap is increasing – more women than men continue to study

There are more women than men who continue to study at university. And the gap between the sexes is growing, according to new statistics from SCB.

The gap is increasing – more women than men continue to study

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent.

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

The number of women in the Riksdag's top tier is plummeting

The number of women holding the chairmanship in the Riksdag committees has plummeted since the last election. Women now make up only 20 percent.

The number of women in the Riksdag's top tier is plummeting

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

Swedish economy loses momentum.

Swedish economy loses momentum. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) decreased by 0.

Swedish economy loses momentum.

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"

Kristersson not worried about emissions: "Calculated"

That Sweden's emissions of greenhouse gases are increasing is "calculated", according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). We knew exactly what we were doing.

Kristersson not worried about emissions: "Calculated"

Producer prices fell in September

Producer prices fell by 1. 8 percent in September compared to the previous month, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Producer prices fell in September

Households continue to borrow more

Household lending increased by 1. 0 percent in September compared to the same month last year, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Households continue to borrow more

Strong increase in Swedish climate emissions

Emissions of greenhouse gases from the Swedish economy are increasing sharply. Increased use of fossil diesel is an important reason.

Strong increase in Swedish climate emissions

Statistics Sweden: Restrained Labour Market

In September, unemployment stood at 8. 2 percent, corresponding to 468,000 unemployed, according to statistics from SCB.

Statistics Sweden: Restrained Labour Market

More Expensive Chocolate but Cheaper Tomatoes

Food prices became slightly more expensive in September, according to fresh figures from SCB. A somewhat unexpected development.

More Expensive Chocolate but Cheaper Tomatoes

Inflation falls to 1.1 percent

Inflation fell in September to 1. 1 percent according to the KPIF measure, reports the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Inflation falls to 1.1 percent

Europe's Engine Stutters – This Is How It Affects Sweden

It is Sweden's most important trading partner and an economic engine for Europe. But Germany's economy is stagnant – which increases the risks for Swedish industry.

Europe's Engine Stutters – This Is How It Affects Sweden

Thedéen hesitates about double rate cut

Many assessors and market players believe that there will be a double rate cut of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate in November. But the Swedish Central Bank's governor Erik Thedéen does not want to put his foot down two weeks before the announcement.

Thedéen hesitates about double rate cut

Households Consume More

Household consumption increased by 0. 8 percent in August compared to the previous month, according to figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Households Consume More

Swedish economy picked up speed in August

Swedish economy picked up speed in August, according to preliminary figures. GDP (gross domestic product) grew by 1.

Swedish economy picked up speed in August