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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).

Retail Trade Sales Rebound 2.5% in June After May Decline

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.

Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut

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.

SCB Reports High Unemployment Rate Despite Rise in Employment

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.

Producer Prices Drop in June Despite Rising Import Costs

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.

Sweden's Price Base Amount Increase for 2025: Minimal Impact on Benefits

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. .

Highly Educated Immigrants Leaving Sweden, SCB Data Reveals

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.

Price Base Amount Increase Could Boost Wallets Next Year

Package Tours and Car Rentals Drive June Inflation Increase

Package tours and car rental prices pushed up inflation in June, according to the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). Among food prices – which were virtually unchanged in June compared to May – the prices of fresh berries and leeks stood out the most.

Package Tours and Car Rentals Drive June Inflation Increase

Study Debunks Myth: Educated Women Not Driving Low Birth Rates in Sweden

Politicians are frantically struggling to solve the problem of so few children being born in Sweden – and in the Western world. But the myth about highly educated women who "opt out of" low-educated men is now firmly punctured as a reason for the low birth rates in Sweden, according to an ongoing study.

Study Debunks Myth: Educated Women Not Driving Low Birth Rates in Sweden

Swedish Interest Rate Cut Unlikely in August, Market Predicts

The probability that the Swedish Central Banken will lower the interest rate at the August meeting has fallen to 20 percent, according to the pricing on the interest market. This can be compared to a probability of 36 percent two weeks ago, according to a report from the major bank SEB's economists.

Swedish Interest Rate Cut Unlikely in August, Market Predicts

Household Consumption Dropped 1.2% in May 2025

Household consumption decreased by 1. 2 percent in May 2025 compared to the previous month.

Household Consumption Dropped 1.2% in May 2025

Swedish Economy Declines 0.2 Percent in May as Expected

Sweden's gross national product (GNP) fell by 0. 2 percent in May compared to April, according to a preliminary so-called GNP indicator from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB).

Swedish Economy Declines 0.2 Percent in May as Expected

Food Prices See Largest Drop in Two Years

Food prices fell in June and decreased by 0,2 percent compared to May, shows a compilation from Matpriskollen. It is the largest decrease since April 2023.

Food Prices See Largest Drop in Two Years

Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

Unexpectedly gloomy statistics, weak indicators and dovish central bank signals. Now the door has been opened for two cuts of the steering rate – to 1.

Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

Fixed Mortgage Rates Decrease in May

After a period of increase, in May the fixed mortgage rates turned downwards again, show figures from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). .

Fixed Mortgage Rates Decrease in May

Retail Trade Sales Drop 4.8% in May

Retail trade sales volume decreased by 4. 8 percent in May compared to the previous month, according to new figures from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB).

Retail Trade Sales Drop 4.8% in May

Swedish Producer Prices Decline by 0.5 Percent in May

The Swedish producer prices (PPI) fell by 0. 5 percent in May compared to the previous month.

Swedish Producer Prices Decline by 0.5 Percent in May

Swedish Trade Surplus Drops in May Amid Global Trade Shifts

The Swedish trade deficit fell in May, show preliminary figures from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). Both compared to April and with May last year.

Swedish Trade Surplus Drops in May Amid Global Trade Shifts

Sweden's Book Reading Hits 40-Year Low as Audiobook Listening Rises

Book reading in Sweden has decreased considerably during the 2010s, on the other hand, audiobook listening is going upwards, according to SCB. .

Sweden's Book Reading Hits 40-Year Low as Audiobook Listening Rises

Swedish Households Reduce Foreign Shareholdings in First Quarter

Swedish households' savings landed at 34 billion kronor during the first quarter and were thus at the lowest level for a first quarter since 2020, writes the Statistical Central Bureau, SCB. It then broke last year's trend when savings increased.

Swedish Households Reduce Foreign Shareholdings in First Quarter

Midsummer Food Prices More Affordable This Year, SEB Reports

Food has overall increased significantly in price in recent years. But this year, classic midsummer food is more reasonably priced than other food, according to SEB's midsummer index.

Midsummer Food Prices More Affordable This Year, SEB Reports

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