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April 16: Sweden's Most Popular Birthday Celebrated

April is the month when most Swedes celebrate their birthday, and most of all on the 16th of April. Nearly 26,000 can celebrate their birthday on this day, writes SCB on their [website](https://www.

April 16: Sweden's Most Popular Birthday Celebrated

Record 70% of Mortgages Now on Variable Interest Rates in Sweden

The proportion of mortgages with variable interest rates has reached a record level, according to an analysis from the Statistics Sweden (SCB). At the beginning of the year, over 70 percent of mortgages had variable interest rates, writes [SCB in a press release](https://www.

Record 70% of Mortgages Now on Variable Interest Rates in Sweden

This is why Trump's tariffs can lead to cheaper coffee

The coffee price is soaring, but Trump's tariffs can actually make coffee cheaper in Sweden. Coffee lovers who are price-sensitive may well hope that Trump sticks to the tariffs, says Ulf Lindvall, CEO of the family-owned company Lindvall's coffee.

This is why Trump's tariffs can lead to cheaper coffee

Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Food prices rose by 5. 4 per cent annually in March, according to new figures from SCB.

Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Unexpected Swedish GDP Drop Sparks Economic Concerns: Analysis

Swedish GDP fell by 1. 5 percent in February compared to January, according to SCB.

Unexpected Swedish GDP Drop Sparks Economic Concerns: Analysis

Coffee Prices Set to Surge Next Week Due to Poor Harvests

Do you need to restock your coffee supply? If so, do it now, as prices are expected to rise significantly next week. .

Coffee Prices Set to Surge Next Week Due to Poor Harvests

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

Inflation is falling more than expected. A positive news according to economists.

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

Central Bank Deputy Predicts Inflation Easing in Sweden

There are strong reasons to expect that inflation in Sweden will decline after the unexpectedly rapid price increases at the beginning of the year, according to Deputy Governor of the Central Bank Per Jansson. He warns against creating expectations of imminent interest rate hikes.

Central Bank Deputy Predicts Inflation Easing in Sweden

Food Prices Continue to Climb, but Major Increases May Be Over

Expect continued rising food prices as new inflation figures are due. A number of factors suggest that the worst price increase may be over, according to several economists.

Food Prices Continue to Climb, but Major Increases May Be Over

Swedes Struggle as Food Prices Soar: 200 Kronor Gift Cards Run Out

Hundreds of thousands of Swedes cannot afford to put protein on the table even every other day. In the Red Cross's house, gift cards worth a few hundred kronor are being distributed to the vulnerable - but the effort must soon be paused since the gift cards are running out.

Swedes Struggle as Food Prices Soar: 200 Kronor Gift Cards Run Out

Cautious Consumer Spending Sees Slight Uptick in Sweden's Retail Sales

Households' consumption remains cautious. In February, the retail trade's sales volume increased by 0.

Cautious Consumer Spending Sees Slight Uptick in Sweden's Retail Sales

Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends

Higher food prices are not unique to Sweden. Prices are rising just as much elsewhere in Europe, shows a new compilation.

Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends

Struggling to Afford Basics: Swedes Turn to Red Cross for Food Aid

Hundreds of thousands of Swedes cannot afford to put protein on the table every other day. In the Red Cross's house, gift cards worth a few hundred kronor are being handed out to the vulnerable – but the effort must soon be paused since the gift cards are running out.

Struggling to Afford Basics: Swedes Turn to Red Cross for Food Aid

Rising Dairy Prices Boost Swedish Farmers' Profitability

The past year has seen the price of dairy products such as milk, cream, and cheese skyrocket. The compensation that farmers receive has also increased.

Rising Dairy Prices Boost Swedish Farmers' Profitability

Swedish Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Ready to Act on Inflation

The Swedish Central Bank is leaving the repo rate unchanged at 2. 25 percent, as expected.

Swedish Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Ready to Act on Inflation

Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week

When food prices rose two years ago, the government summoned the food giants. Now, a new crisis meeting is being planned for next week.

Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week

Statistics Sweden: Continued Rise in Unemployment

Unemployment continues to increase in February compared to previous months. .

Statistics Sweden: Continued Rise in Unemployment

The Government Calls in Food Giants

The Government summons the food companies due to the soaring food prices. The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar simultaneously joins the announced boycott of the food giants next week.

The Government Calls in Food Giants

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Food prices increased by 3. 9 percent in February compared to the same month last year.

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Slow Start for the Swedish Economy

Swedish economy slows down. Sweden's GDP decreased by 0.

Slow Start for the Swedish Economy

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson on inflation: "Not worried"

Inflation has risen unexpectedly much during the year's first months. So far, I am not worried, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson on inflation: "Not worried"

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Inflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts.

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose – but ended in minus

The Stockholm stock exchange opened Thursday's trading slightly up, but the trend turned and the broad OMXS index closed at minus 0. 2 percent.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose – but ended in minus

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

Inflation in February is expected to rise to 2. 7 percent according to the CPIF measure, up from 2.

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?