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Unexpected boost to inflation in Norway in January
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Unexpected boost to inflation in Norway in January

Inflation in Norway unexpectedly rose to 3. 6 percent in January, preliminary figures show
Industrial orders fall 7.9% in December as export orders drop 8.7%
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Industrial orders fall 7.9% in December as export orders drop 8.7%

Industrial orders fell 7. 9 percent in December compared to November, according to seasonally adjusted figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Household consumption fell 3.7 percent in December
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Household consumption fell 3.7 percent in December

Household consumption fell 3. 7 percent in December compared to November, measured in constant prices and adjusted for calendar and seasonal effects, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Valentine's Day gifts more expensive, but the bubble holds out
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Valentine's Day gifts more expensive, but the bubble holds out

The costs of celebrating Valentine's Day have risen significantly in recent years. On Valentine's Day, Swedes are expected to spend close to one billion kronor
Older Swedes are the happiest in the country - they grew up in a golden age
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Older Swedes are the happiest in the country - they grew up in a golden age

Are you Swedish and older? If so, you are probably among the happiest people in the world. At the same time, many younger Swedes struggle with loneliness and mental health
Inflation falls, opens the way for interest rate cuts
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Inflation falls, opens the way for interest rate cuts

Inflation is falling, and unexpectedly so. Today's outcome increases the likelihood that the Swedish Central Bank will lower interest rates, says Susanne Spector, chief economist at Danske Bank
Eurozone inflation unexpectedly low in January
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Eurozone inflation unexpectedly low in January

Eurozone inflation fell to 1. 7 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from the statistics office, Eurostat
Riksbank shutdown opens the way for interest rate cuts
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Riksbank shutdown opens the way for interest rate cuts

The policy rate may need to be lowered at the next monetary policy meeting on March 18, according to Deputy Governor Per Jansson. "It cannot be ruled out that I will vote that way," Jansson said, according to the minutes of the January meeting
Retail sales declined 0.7 percent in December, Statistics Sweden says
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Retail sales declined 0.7 percent in December, Statistics Sweden says

Retail sales fell by 0. 7 percent in December compared to the previous month, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Genes control how old we become, surprising study shows
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Genes control how old we become, surprising study shows

Lifestyle appears to affect lifespan significantly less than previously thought. A new study using Swedish data and other sources shows that genes are correspondingly more important
Swedish GDP falls 0.6 percent in December
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Swedish GDP falls 0.6 percent in December

Sweden's GDP decreased by 0. 6 percent in December from the previous month, according to preliminary GDP estimates
Poorer Christmas 2025 - more people sought help from Swedish City Missions
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Poorer Christmas 2025 - more people sought help from Swedish City Missions

More people than in previous years sought help from Sweden's city missions over Christmas 2025, the organization said in a press release.
Producer prices fall 1.1 percent in December, down 2.7 percent year on year
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Producer prices fall 1.1 percent in December, down 2.7 percent year on year

Producer prices continue to be under pressure. In December, they fell by 1
Statistics Sweden: Unemployment rose to 8.3 percent in December
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Statistics Sweden: Unemployment rose to 8.3 percent in December

Unemployment in Sweden rose to 8. 3 percent in December, according to seasonally adjusted and smoothed figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Job broker: Age discrimination a myth
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Job broker: Age discrimination a myth

There is increasing talk of age discrimination in the labor market. Statistics confirm that unemployment has increased more for older people
Why inflation is falling and strengthening purchasing power
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Why inflation is falling and strengthening purchasing power

Cheaper furniture, fuel and accommodation are pushing down inflation, according to new figures. Welcome news: low inflation means increased purchasing power for households, says Danske Bank's chief economist Susanne Spector
Household consumption picks up pace
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Household consumption picks up pace

Household consumption appears to have picked up speed, according to new statistics from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Strong increase in orders for Swedish industry in November
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Strong increase in orders for Swedish industry in November

New orders to the industry increased sharply in November, new statistics show.
Swedish economy grew more than expected in November
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Swedish economy grew more than expected in November

Inflation is falling, there could be another interest rate cut
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Inflation is falling, there could be another interest rate cut

Heavily leveraged households with variable-rate mortgages may begin to hope for another interest rate cut, according to several key analysts TT spoke to. An unexpectedly low inflation figure for December increases the likelihood of a cut
Electricity consumption in Sweden continues to decline
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Electricity consumption in Sweden continues to decline

Electricity consumption in Sweden continues to decline, despite all the talk about the electrification of society.
Producer prices lower at an annual rate, down 1.4 percent in November and up 1.2 percent from October
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Producer prices lower at an annual rate, down 1.4 percent in November and up 1.2 percent from October

Producer prices fell 1. 4 percent in November compared to the corresponding month last year, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Fewer people get jobs after studies – “Applied for 700–800 jobs”
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Fewer people get jobs after studies – “Applied for 700–800 jobs”

It has become more difficult to get a job after graduating from a polytechnic. The worst is in data and IT
Here, families can pick up three Christmas presents per child.
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Here, families can pick up three Christmas presents per child.

Three Christmas presents per child, twelve families in half an hour. Aid organizations testify to the great need around Christmas – not least for Christmas presents
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