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Swedish Inflation Too High for Central Bank to Cut Rates

Inflation remained unchanged in April at 2. 3 per cent.
Swedish Inflation Too High for Central Bank to Cut Rates

Stock Market Stalls as Cloetta Jumps 10.4 Percent

The trend was negative on the major European stock exchanges on Wednesday, despite the news that ministers from China and the US would meet later in the week to discuss the trade war. The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated around zero during the day, and the broad OMXS index closed 0.
Stock Market Stalls as Cloetta Jumps 10.4 Percent

Interest Rate Cuts Possible Later This Year Say Analysts

Swedish households struggling with high mortgage rates should not count on help from the Central Bank this week, according to most analysts. But there may be interest rate reductions later this year.
Interest Rate Cuts Possible Later This Year Say Analysts

Sweden's GDP Growth Falls Short of Expectations in Early 2025

Sweden's GDP increased by 1. 1 percent for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Statistics Sweden's preliminary GDP indicator.
Sweden's GDP Growth Falls Short of Expectations in Early 2025

Retail Trade Sales Volume Rises 0.3 Percent in March

Retail trade's sales volume increased in March by 0. 3 percent compared to the previous month in calendar-adjusted and seasonally adjusted figures, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Retail Trade Sales Volume Rises 0.3 Percent in March

Workplace Discrimination Affects One-Third of People with Disabilities

A third of all people with disabilities have been discriminated against or subjected to degrading treatment in the workplace, according to statistics from SCB. The most common occurrence is being denied work despite having sufficient qualifications, but dismissals, bullying, and harassment also occur.
Workplace Discrimination Affects One-Third of People with Disabilities

Producer Prices Drop 3 Percent in March 2025

Producer prices fell sharply in March. The decline was 3.
Producer Prices Drop 3 Percent in March 2025

Minister Criticizes Lenient Unemployment Support Requirements

Minister for Labour Market Mats Persson warns that different types of support to the unemployed risk locking people into unemployment. The system is too slack, he says at a press conference on the labour market situation.
Minister Criticizes Lenient Unemployment Support Requirements

Sweden's Unemployment Rises Slightly in March, Youth Jobless Rate Falls

Unemployment rose in March to 8. 8 percent, up from 8.
Sweden's Unemployment Rises Slightly in March, Youth Jobless Rate Falls

April 16: Sweden's Most Popular Birthday Celebrated

April is the month when most Swedes celebrate their birthday, and most of all on the 16th of April. Nearly 26,000 can celebrate their birthday on this day, writes SCB on their [website](https://www.
April 16: Sweden's Most Popular Birthday Celebrated

Record 70% of Mortgages Now on Variable Interest Rates in Sweden

The proportion of mortgages with variable interest rates has reached a record level, according to an analysis from the Statistics Sweden (SCB). At the beginning of the year, over 70 percent of mortgages had variable interest rates, writes [SCB in a press release](https://www.
Record 70% of Mortgages Now on Variable Interest Rates in Sweden

This is why Trump's tariffs can lead to cheaper coffee

The coffee price is soaring, but Trump's tariffs can actually make coffee cheaper in Sweden. Coffee lovers who are price-sensitive may well hope that Trump sticks to the tariffs, says Ulf Lindvall, CEO of the family-owned company Lindvall's coffee.
This is why Trump's tariffs can lead to cheaper coffee

Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Food prices rose by 5. 4 per cent annually in March, according to new figures from SCB.
Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Unexpected Swedish GDP Drop Sparks Economic Concerns: Analysis

Swedish GDP fell by 1. 5 percent in February compared to January, according to SCB.
Unexpected Swedish GDP Drop Sparks Economic Concerns: Analysis

Coffee Prices Set to Surge Next Week Due to Poor Harvests

Do you need to restock your coffee supply? If so, do it now, as prices are expected to rise significantly next week. .
Coffee Prices Set to Surge Next Week Due to Poor Harvests

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

Inflation is falling more than expected. A positive news according to economists.
Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

Central Bank Deputy Predicts Inflation Easing in Sweden

There are strong reasons to expect that inflation in Sweden will decline after the unexpectedly rapid price increases at the beginning of the year, according to Deputy Governor of the Central Bank Per Jansson. He warns against creating expectations of imminent interest rate hikes.
Central Bank Deputy Predicts Inflation Easing in Sweden

Food Prices Continue to Climb, but Major Increases May Be Over

Expect continued rising food prices as new inflation figures are due. A number of factors suggest that the worst price increase may be over, according to several economists.
Food Prices Continue to Climb, but Major Increases May Be Over

Swedes Struggle as Food Prices Soar: 200 Kronor Gift Cards Run Out

Hundreds of thousands of Swedes cannot afford to put protein on the table even every other day. In the Red Cross's house, gift cards worth a few hundred kronor are being distributed to the vulnerable - but the effort must soon be paused since the gift cards are running out.
Swedes Struggle as Food Prices Soar: 200 Kronor Gift Cards Run Out

Cautious Consumer Spending Sees Slight Uptick in Sweden's Retail Sales

Households' consumption remains cautious. In February, the retail trade's sales volume increased by 0.
Cautious Consumer Spending Sees Slight Uptick in Sweden's Retail Sales

Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends

Higher food prices are not unique to Sweden. Prices are rising just as much elsewhere in Europe, shows a new compilation.
Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends

Struggling to Afford Basics: Swedes Turn to Red Cross for Food Aid

Hundreds of thousands of Swedes cannot afford to put protein on the table every other day. In the Red Cross's house, gift cards worth a few hundred kronor are being handed out to the vulnerable – but the effort must soon be paused since the gift cards are running out.
Struggling to Afford Basics: Swedes Turn to Red Cross for Food Aid

Rising Dairy Prices Boost Swedish Farmers' Profitability

The past year has seen the price of dairy products such as milk, cream, and cheese skyrocket. The compensation that farmers receive has also increased.
Rising Dairy Prices Boost Swedish Farmers' Profitability

Swedish Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Ready to Act on Inflation

The Swedish Central Bank is leaving the repo rate unchanged at 2. 25 percent, as expected.
Swedish Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Ready to Act on Inflation
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