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Inflation in October "higher than expected"

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent.
Inflation in October "higher than expected"

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

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Inflation fell to 1. 1 per cent in September according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

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

Highest Rent Increases Since 1993

The average rent increase for tenants in rental apartments landed at 5. 0 percent this year, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Highest Rent Increases Since 1993

Increased sales in retail trade

Sales in retail trade increased by 0. 4 percent in August compared to July, measured in volume, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Statistics Bureau.
Increased sales in retail trade

Households' Mortgage Interest Rates Fall

Lending to households increased by 0. 9 percent in August compared to the same month last year, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Households' Mortgage Interest Rates Fall

Producer Prices Turn Upwards

Producer prices rose by 0. 6 percent in August compared to the previous month, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Producer Prices Turn Upwards

The Norwegians are back – border trade is on the rise

Trade in Swedish border municipalities is increasing, according to fresh figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). The decline during the pandemic has now been recovered, and the increase can be seen in both the north and south, according to SCB.
The Norwegians are back – border trade is on the rise

Economists see glimmers of hope on the labor market

Unemployment is stagnant, new figures show. And employment is increasing.
Economists see glimmers of hope on the labor market

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