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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
Swedish Exports Rise, Creating September Trade Surplus
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Swedish Exports Rise, Creating September Trade Surplus

Fixed Mortgage Rates Increased in September Across All Terms
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Fixed Mortgage Rates Increased in September Across All Terms

The fixed mortgage rates rose in September for all binding periods, show figures from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB).
Producer Prices Drop 0.7% in September 2025
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Producer Prices Drop 0.7% in September 2025

Stockholm Rent Increase Set at 1.5 Percent for 2026
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Stockholm Rent Increase Set at 1.5 Percent for 2026

After several years of historically strong rent increases, 2026 may be significantly milder, indicates the first signed agreement in the Stockholm area for next year.
Sweden's Unemployment Steady at 8.7% in September
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Sweden's Unemployment Steady at 8.7% in September

Unemployment remained unchanged at 8. 7 percent in September, according to the Swedish Agency for Statistics (SCB) seasonally adjusted and smoothed figures
September Sees Continued Decline in Food Prices
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September Sees Continued Decline in Food Prices

Food prices continued to fall in September. They fell by 0
Youth Unemployment Declines as Labor Market Brightens
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Youth Unemployment Declines as Labor Market Brightens

It is brightening on the labour market. Unemployment is falling, for the second month in a row, show new figures
Swedish Economy Surpasses Expectations with August Growth
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Swedish Economy Surpasses Expectations with August Growth

Swedish economy is on its way to pick up better pace than expected, show new figures. Had the Swedish Central Bank had these figures in front of them a few weeks ago, the rate cut may have been avoided, according to assessors
September Inflation Lower Than Expected but No Immediate Rate Cut
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September Inflation Lower Than Expected but No Immediate Rate Cut

Inflation fell a little more than expected in September, shows a preliminary calculation made by the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But the experts do not think it is enough for there to be a new reduction of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate in the near future
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
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