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Unemployment unchanged - but more employed
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Unemployment unchanged - but more employed

Unemployment remained stable in November, but the proportion of employed people increased, according to Statistics Sweden's (SCB) method of calculation.
Here are the Christmas foods that will be cheaper this year
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Here are the Christmas foods that will be cheaper this year

This year's Christmas dinner is slightly cheaper than last year, according to a compilation from SEB. But in five years, prices have skyrocketed
Cheaper package holidays are pushing down inflation
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Cheaper package holidays are pushing down inflation

"Cheaper package holidays contributed to inflation falling in November, but food prices continued to rise. Today's outcome above all removes the risk that we would enter next year with uncomfortably high inflation," says Danske Bank's chief economist Susanne Spector
Largest gender pay gap among high earners
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Largest gender pay gap among high earners

The difference between men's and women's wages is largest in the professions where people earn the most. In professions with lower wages, the differences are relatively small
Reduced consumption is pressuring GDP
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Reduced consumption is pressuring GDP

The Swedish economy shrank slightly in October, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden.
Inflation falls unexpectedly much
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Inflation falls unexpectedly much

Inflation according to the CPIF measure fell to 2. 3 percent in November, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden
Here is the factor that speaks for lower inflation
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Here is the factor that speaks for lower inflation

Inflation is expected to have fallen significantly in November. The next move from the Riksbank is now an interest rate hike rather than a cut, according to Handelsbanken
Swedish economy unexpectedly strong: "The worst is behind us"
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Swedish economy unexpectedly strong: "The worst is behind us"

The Swedish economy is gaining further momentum and growing faster than expected. - This will also have an impact on the labor market, with some delay
Fund assets exceed SEK 8,500 billion
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Fund assets exceed SEK 8,500 billion

The total assets in Swedish funds amounted to SEK 8,540 billion at the end of the third quarter, according to Statistics Sweden.
Here, three out of ten fail school: "Seriously"
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Here, three out of ten fail school: "Seriously"

Every third student in vulnerable areas fails to pass school. There are fewer qualified teachers and principals are quitting and moving on
We shop so much more during Black Week
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We shop so much more during Black Week

Now there is black and white. Swedes shop a lot more during Black Week, according to figures from Statistics Sweden
This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices
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This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices

The government has appointed a food price commission to monitor price developments – and ensure that prices are not surreptitiously raised before the food VAT reduction in April next year. Now the food giants and stores will have their eyes on them, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Swedish households are increasing their savings
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Swedish households are increasing their savings

Swedish household savings increased during the third quarter, according to recent figures from the statistical authority SCB.
Rental households pay the largest share for housing
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Rental households pay the largest share for housing

Last year, 23 percent of disposable income went to paying for housing – and the largest share of income is paid by single women over 64 years of age, statistics from Statistics Sweden show.
Largest grain harvest since 1984
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Largest grain harvest since 1984

Swedish farmers can expect the largest grain harvest in over 40 years this year, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB). Many crops – including winter wheat, spring barley and oats – are near record levels
The hottest election question – but how many are unemployed?
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The hottest election question – but how many are unemployed?

Unemployment is set to be one of the hottest issues of the election. And new figures show that it continues to rise and that Sweden has the third highest unemployment rate in Europe
Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure
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Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure

Price increases on ice cream and sweets are being pointed out as factors that contributed to the unexpectedly high inflationary pressure in October. Heavy price increases on travel and electricity are also looming
Svantesson: Uncertainty in the US – the new normal
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Svantesson: Uncertainty in the US – the new normal

Signs of a recovery in the Swedish economy are now starting to appear, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). The challenge is to get Swedes' consumption going again
Industrial order intake lower than in August
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Industrial order intake lower than in August

Orders received by Swedish industry fell in September compared to August. However, production increased, new Statistics Sweden figures show
Unexpectedly high inflation in October
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Unexpectedly high inflation in October

Inflation as measured by the CPIF was unchanged in October at 3. 1 percent, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Price increases in the housing market – “lightening”
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Price increases in the housing market – “lightening”

There are "bright spots" in the housing market, according to a house price indicator from Danske Bank for October. At least that's true if you're planning to sell your home
More graduates are applying to vocational schools
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More graduates are applying to vocational schools

Better momentum in the Swedish economy
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Better momentum in the Swedish economy

Swedish GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations; Interest Rate Hike Possible
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Swedish GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations; Interest Rate Hike Possible

Swedish economy grows significantly faster than expected. There is thus a risk that the government has fueled the economy too much and that a rate hike draws nearer, according to assessors
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