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Second-Highest Rent Increase in Over 20 Years Reported This Year
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Second-Highest Rent Increase in Over 20 Years Reported This Year

Rents increased by an average of 4. 6 percent this year
Occasional Purchase Trade Boosts Retail Sales in August
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Occasional Purchase Trade Boosts Retail Sales in August

Sales volume in retail trade increased by 0. 9 percent in August compared to July, according to new figures from the Statistical Central Bureau
E-services Complexity Leads Swedes to Skip Doctor Visits
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E-services Complexity Leads Swedes to Skip Doctor Visits

Almost every fourth Swede has refrained from booking a doctor's appointment because the healthcare e-services are too difficult, according to a new report. Both younger and older people experience the services as cumbersome
Sweden's Trade Deficit Widens as Exports Fall in August
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Sweden's Trade Deficit Widens as Exports Fall in August

The value of goods exports fell to 144 billion kronor in August, down from almost 154 billion in July. At the same time, imports increased to 152
Household Lending Growth Accelerates in August
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Household Lending Growth Accelerates in August

The growth rate for households' loans is increasing, show new figures from SCB.
August Sees Rise in Producer Prices Compared to July 2025
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August Sees Rise in Producer Prices Compared to July 2025

Producer prices rose in August compared to July 2025, according to the Statistical Central Bureau's (SCB) producer price index.
Mother of Six Finds Support at City Mission Amid Sweden's Poverty Crisis
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Mother of Six Finds Support at City Mission Amid Sweden's Poverty Crisis

For many, the summer meant vacation, travel, sun and bath. But not for everyone
Sweden's Unemployment Rate Stays High in August
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Sweden's Unemployment Rate Stays High in August

Unemployment and the proportion of employed remain unchanged in August compared to previous months, according to the Swedish Statistical Office's (SCB) new monthly figures. But it can be measured in other ways
Swedish Households Shift from Borrowing to Diverse Savings Strategies
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Swedish Households Shift from Borrowing to Diverse Savings Strategies

Under the last five years, Swedish households have gone from borrowing more to increasing their savings. The way households save has also changed during the period
Sweden's Agenda 2030 Efforts Face Criticism for Lack of Direction
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Sweden's Agenda 2030 Efforts Face Criticism for Lack of Direction

Unclear governance and inadequate follow-up. Agenda 2030 are the goals that will make the world a better place – abolish poverty, curb climate change and reduce injustices
Mother of Six Finds Solace in City Mission's Support
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Mother of Six Finds Solace in City Mission's Support

For many, the summer meant vacation, travel, sun and swimming. But not for everyone
More Voters Expected in Next Year's Swedish Election
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More Voters Expected in Next Year's Swedish Election

More first-time voters and older people will vote in next year's election. This is shown by preliminary figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB)
Sweden Construction Costs Rise 0.4% in August Amid Higher Electricity Prices
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Sweden Construction Costs Rise 0.4% in August Amid Higher Electricity Prices

Construction costs rose by 0. 4 percent in August compared to July – among other things due to higher electricity prices
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
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