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Swedish Interest Rate Cut Unlikely in August, Market Predicts

The probability that the Swedish Central Banken will lower the interest rate at the August meeting has fallen to 20 percent, according to the pricing on the interest market. This can be compared to a probability of 36 percent two weeks ago, according to a report from the major bank SEB's economists.
Swedish Interest Rate Cut Unlikely in August, Market Predicts

Household Consumption Dropped 1.2% in May 2025

Household consumption decreased by 1. 2 percent in May 2025 compared to the previous month.
Household Consumption Dropped 1.2% in May 2025

Swedish Economy Declines 0.2 Percent in May as Expected

Sweden's gross national product (GNP) fell by 0. 2 percent in May compared to April, according to a preliminary so-called GNP indicator from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB).
Swedish Economy Declines 0.2 Percent in May as Expected

Food Prices See Largest Drop in Two Years

Food prices fell in June and decreased by 0,2 percent compared to May, shows a compilation from Matpriskollen. It is the largest decrease since April 2023.
Food Prices See Largest Drop in Two Years

Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

Unexpectedly gloomy statistics, weak indicators and dovish central bank signals. Now the door has been opened for two cuts of the steering rate – to 1.
Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

Fixed Mortgage Rates Decrease in May

After a period of increase, in May the fixed mortgage rates turned downwards again, show figures from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). .
Fixed Mortgage Rates Decrease in May

Retail Trade Sales Drop 4.8% in May

Retail trade sales volume decreased by 4. 8 percent in May compared to the previous month, according to new figures from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB).
Retail Trade Sales Drop 4.8% in May

Swedish Producer Prices Decline by 0.5 Percent in May

The Swedish producer prices (PPI) fell by 0. 5 percent in May compared to the previous month.
Swedish Producer Prices Decline by 0.5 Percent in May

Swedish Trade Surplus Drops in May Amid Global Trade Shifts

The Swedish trade deficit fell in May, show preliminary figures from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). Both compared to April and with May last year.
Swedish Trade Surplus Drops in May Amid Global Trade Shifts

Sweden's Book Reading Hits 40-Year Low as Audiobook Listening Rises

Book reading in Sweden has decreased considerably during the 2010s, on the other hand, audiobook listening is going upwards, according to SCB. .
Sweden's Book Reading Hits 40-Year Low as Audiobook Listening Rises

Swedish Households Reduce Foreign Shareholdings in First Quarter

Swedish households' savings landed at 34 billion kronor during the first quarter and were thus at the lowest level for a first quarter since 2020, writes the Statistical Central Bureau, SCB. It then broke last year's trend when savings increased.
Swedish Households Reduce Foreign Shareholdings in First Quarter

Midsummer Food Prices More Affordable This Year, SEB Reports

Food has overall increased significantly in price in recent years. But this year, classic midsummer food is more reasonably priced than other food, according to SEB's midsummer index.
Midsummer Food Prices More Affordable This Year, SEB Reports

Coffee Prices in Sweden Begin to Drop as Major Chains Lower Costs

For the first time in a long time, the price of coffee in Swedish stores may be on its way to falling. Matpriskollen has during Monday noted a first major reduction at one of the large chains.
Coffee Prices in Sweden Begin to Drop as Major Chains Lower Costs

Food Prices Stabilize, Paving Way for Potential Interest Rate Cut

Food prices including alcohol-free drinks rose by a mere 0. 2 percent in May, compared to April.
Food Prices Stabilize, Paving Way for Potential Interest Rate Cut

Top-Paying Municipalities for Summer Jobs in Sweden

Slightly more than half of the country's high school youth had summer jobs last year. SCB has the list of the somewhat unexpected municipalities where the young people earned the most.
Top-Paying Municipalities for Summer Jobs in Sweden

Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters

LO-members return to the Social Democratic Party. At the same time, the Sweden Democrats lose among working-class voters, shows the SCB's party sympathy survey.
Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters

Support for Swedish NATO Membership Grows Slightly

The proportion of those who are positively inclined towards Swedish membership in Nato is increasing slightly, shows a new measurement from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). Almost 69 percent are positive towards Swedish membership compared to 65 percent in May last year.
Support for Swedish NATO Membership Grows Slightly

Support for Euro Adoption in Sweden Declines

Support for introducing the euro instead of the krona is decreasing, shows a fresh survey made by Statistics Sweden (SCB). .
Support for Euro Adoption in Sweden Declines

Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback

Increased household consumption and higher production in the business sector meant that the Swedish economy grew by 0,4 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary calculation from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But at the same time, orders received by the industry fell sharply.
Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback

Swedish PM Kristersson Responds to Opposition Lead in Polls

It differs by nearly 13 percentage points between the opposition and the government parties, according to the SCB's measurement. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comments on the, for The Moderate Party, gloomy figures.
Swedish PM Kristersson Responds to Opposition Lead in Polls

Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

The opposition's lead increases in SCB's measurement. The opposition gets 55.
Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Inflation was lower than expected in May. This speaks for an interest rate cut already in June rather than in the autumn, according to economists.
Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Inflation Data Key to Central Bank's Interest Rate Decision

An interest rate cut before the summer or wait until the autumn? Tomorrow, the last piece of the puzzle will be presented to the Central Bank in the form of new inflation figures. .
Inflation Data Key to Central Bank's Interest Rate Decision

Food Prices Stabilize After Early Year Increases

The prices of food have stopped and the increases from the first months of the year appear to be history. According to the price comparison service Matpriskollen, they stood virtually still in May.
Food Prices Stabilize After Early Year Increases
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