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Food Prices Drop for First Time This Year in Sweden
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Food Prices Drop for First Time This Year in Sweden

For the first time this year, food prices are now falling. A decline in inflation also gives the Swedish Central Bank further room to lower the interest rate, according to assessors
Swedish Economy Sees 0.2% GDP Decline in July
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Swedish Economy Sees 0.2% GDP Decline in July

Swedish economy slows down. Sweden's gross national product (GNP) decreased by 0,2 percent in July compared to June, according to a seasonally adjusted indicator from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB)
Interest Rate Cuts Possible Despite Rising Inflation in Sweden
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Interest Rate Cuts Possible Despite Rising Inflation in Sweden

Inflation in August rose to 3. 3 percent according to the KPIF measure
Sweden Proposes Registration and Catch Reporting for Recreational Fishing
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Sweden Proposes Registration and Catch Reporting for Recreational Fishing

A government inquiry proposes requirements for many of the country's recreational fishermen to register with personal information with the authorities and also report their catches. The interest organization Sportfiskarna sees a major challenge in the implementation itself
Swedish Economy Shows Recovery with Revised GDP Growth
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Swedish Economy Shows Recovery with Revised GDP Growth

Swedish economy shows signs of a recovery. Definitive GDP figures for the second quarter show an upward revision compared to previous preliminary calculations
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Sweden Drop 3.6% in First Quarter
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Sweden Drop 3.6% in First Quarter

After having increased during 2024 – during the first quarter of this year, the emissions of greenhouse gases in the Swedish economy decreased by 3. 6 percent compared to the same period the previous year
Producer Prices Increase by 1.1% in July
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Producer Prices Increase by 1.1% in July

Housing Construction Rises in First Half of 2025
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Housing Construction Rises in First Half of 2025

SCB Reports Subdued Labor Market with 8.7% Unemployment in July
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SCB Reports Subdued Labor Market with 8.7% Unemployment in July

Sweden Sees Continued Decline in Birth Rates in First Half of Year
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Sweden Sees Continued Decline in Birth Rates in First Half of Year

The trend of fewer and fewer children being born in Sweden continues, according to SCB's latest statistics.
High Summer Costs Delay Swedish Interest Rate Cut
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High Summer Costs Delay Swedish Interest Rate Cut

No reduction now, but maybe in September. That's what economists' guesses look like ahead of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate announcement on Wednesday
High Summer Inflation Delays Swedish Interest Rate Cut
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High Summer Inflation Delays Swedish Interest Rate Cut

Package tours and food pulled up the inflation in July. The new detailed price figures from SCB confirm the picture that an interest rate cut will be delayed
Youth Unemployment Steady Despite Overall Job Market Challenges
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Youth Unemployment Steady Despite Overall Job Market Challenges

Despite the sluggish labor market, youth unemployment is standing still. That is what has been positive this year, says the Employment Service's forecast manager Lars Lindvall
Swedish Household Consumption Rises 0.6% in June
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Swedish Household Consumption Rises 0.6% in June

July Inflation Rise Challenges Swedish Central Bank's Rate Plans
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July Inflation Rise Challenges Swedish Central Bank's Rate Plans

Inflation rose even more in July and is now at 3. 0 percent in annual terms, show preliminary figures from SCB
Volvo Leads Stockholm Stock Exchange as OMXS Index Rises
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Volvo Leads Stockholm Stock Exchange as OMXS Index Rises

The Stockholm stock exchange rose on Thursday with truck manufacturer Volvo as the locomotive. The broad OMXS index lifted 1
Food Prices Steady in July; Coop Sees Slight Increase
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Food Prices Steady in July; Coop Sees Slight Increase

Food prices in July were steady without any major ups or downs. We have reached a plateau where we do not see such fluctuations as we had at the beginning of the year, says Ulf Mazur, CEO of Matpriskollen
Retail Trade Sales Rebound 2.5% in June After May Decline
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Retail Trade Sales Rebound 2.5% in June After May Decline

Retail trade sales volume increased by 2. 5 percent in June compared to the previous month in calendar-adjusted and seasonally adjusted figures, according to the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB)
Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut
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Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut

Swedish economy is running on low gear. GDP increased less than expected during the year's second quarter
SCB Reports High Unemployment Rate Despite Rise in Employment
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SCB Reports High Unemployment Rate Despite Rise in Employment

The number of unemployed in June was 559,000 people, which corresponds to an unemployment rate of 9. 4 percent, writes the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB) in a press release
Producer Prices Drop in June Despite Rising Import Costs
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Producer Prices Drop in June Despite Rising Import Costs

Producer prices fell 0,6 percent in June compared to the previous month, according to the Statistical Central Bureau's producer price index. Compared to June last year, the decline was 3,1 percent
Sweden's Price Base Amount Increase for 2025: Minimal Impact on Benefits
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Sweden's Price Base Amount Increase for 2025: Minimal Impact on Benefits

Pensioners and students can count on almost 100 kronor more in their wallet per month. This will be the effect of next year's increase in the price base amount, according to Swedbank's calculations
Highly Educated Immigrants Leaving Sweden, SCB Data Reveals
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Highly Educated Immigrants Leaving Sweden, SCB Data Reveals

Most non-European immigrants who leave Sweden are highly educated, show figures that the SCB has produced for Ekot.
Price Base Amount Increase Could Boost Wallets Next Year
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Price Base Amount Increase Could Boost Wallets Next Year

The price base amount that affects, among other things, study grants and various benefits can be increased by 400 kronor in 2026, according to SCB. For most people, this would mean that they get more money in their wallet next year, says Américo Fernández, private economist at SEB
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