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Strong profit boost for the municipal sector in 2025
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Strong profit boost for the municipal sector in 2025

Overall, the municipal sector's economy improved significantly last year. The regions posted positive results after several years of losses
Swedish GDP growth weaker in fourth quarter
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Swedish GDP growth weaker in fourth quarter

The Swedish economy weakened but was roughly in line with expectations in the fourth quarter, new statistics show.
Producer prices rose 2.4 percent in January but fell 2.0 percent compared with January 2025
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Producer prices rose 2.4 percent in January but fell 2.0 percent compared with January 2025

Producer prices rose by 2. 4 percent in January compared with the previous month, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Dramatic increase in number of poor Swedes
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Dramatic increase in number of poor Swedes

Almost three times as many Swedes feel "seriously poor" today as they did four years ago. The timber economist points to inflation
Inflation is under pressure - the Swedish Central Bank could lower the interest rate
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Inflation is under pressure - the Swedish Central Bank could lower the interest rate

Package holidays, car rentals and dental care contributed to pushing down inflation in January, figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB) show. If this trend continues downward, an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank may be relevant, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar
Men in big cities leave home last
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Men in big cities leave home last

Young people in cities stay with their parents longer than those elsewhere. Women leave home at a younger age than men, Statistics Sweden says in a new report
Driving an electric car is still much cheaper in 2025, analysis finds
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Driving an electric car is still much cheaper in 2025, analysis finds

Despite falling prices for gasoline and diesel, an electric car is still the cheapest vehicle to drive, according to the fuel analysis for 2025 by the industry organization Mobility Sweden.
Statistics Sweden: Employment increased in Sweden in January
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Statistics Sweden: Employment increased in Sweden in January

Unemployment in Sweden decreased to 8. 7 percent in January, according to Statistics Sweden's (SCB) seasonally adjusted and smoothed figures
Sharp decline in international adoptions to Sweden
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Sharp decline in international adoptions to Sweden

Adoptions to Sweden from abroad have decreased sharply since the turn of the millennium. The number of children adopted is now fewer than 100 a year, according to Statistics Sweden
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
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