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Inflation rises in France and Spain to 2.8% and 3.6%
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Inflation rises in France and Spain to 2.8% and 3.6%

Inflation in France and Spain is rising, according to an EU-harmonized measure. In France, inflation rose to 2
More highly leveraged households as mortgage cap rises to 90 percent in April
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More highly leveraged households as mortgage cap rises to 90 percent in April

The increase in the mortgage cap in April - to 90 percent of the value of the home being purchased, from the previous 85 percent - has affected households' loan-to-value ratios, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly in first quarter, down 0.2%
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Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly in first quarter, down 0.2%

The Swedish economy shrank by 0. 2 percent in the first quarter from the previous quarter, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Warning: Food prices could rise again
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Warning: Food prices could rise again

Food prices have barely had time to stabilize after the VAT cut before the next warning signal arrives. Food manufacturers are now reporting rising costs and are calling for understanding that prices may need to be raised again
Swedish trade deficit widens to SEK 7.3 billion in April
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Swedish trade deficit widens to SEK 7.3 billion in April

The value of Swedish exports fell to SEK 183. 5 billion in April, while the value of imports increased to SEK 190
Stockholmers live the longest in Sweden for the first time
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Stockholmers live the longest in Sweden for the first time

Residents of Stockholm County have the longest average life expectancy in Sweden, according to new statistics from Statistics Sweden.
Biggest boost to producer prices in Sweden since 2023
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Biggest boost to producer prices in Sweden since 2023

The effects of the war in Iran are now starting to have an impact on the Swedish economy. Producer prices - what companies charge each other - are rising at the highest annual rate in just over four years
Upward trend for housing construction - but fewer single-family homes
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Upward trend for housing construction - but fewer single-family homes

There was a small increase in housing construction in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period last year, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Sweden has become smoke-free: Incredible development
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Sweden has become smoke-free: Incredible development

Sweden has achieved the goal of having fewer than five percent of the population smoke regularly - and is therefore considered smoke-free. It is an incredible development that you can reduce harmful behavior this much, says Mats Ramstedt, research manager at the Central Association for Alcohol and Drug Education (CAN)
AI use is increasing in Sweden
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AI use is increasing in Sweden

The use of AI in Swedish companies continues to increase and is most widespread among large companies, according to new statistics from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Shaky statistics from Statistics Sweden show fewer unemployed people in April
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Shaky statistics from Statistics Sweden show fewer unemployed people in April

Unemployment fell slightly in April compared with previous months. However, Statistics Sweden is still experiencing problems, and these statistics should be interpreted with caution
Corrected figures lower retail sales, Statistics Sweden says
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Corrected figures lower retail sales, Statistics Sweden says

Retail sales are being revised downward after Statistics Sweden discovered errors in the figures.
Statistics Sweden made a mistake in its calculations - the correct figure will be published tomorrow
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Statistics Sweden made a mistake in its calculations - the correct figure will be published tomorrow

When Statistics Sweden published the figures for retail development for March this year, they were wrong. The statistics authority will announce what the figures actually looked like tomorrow, Tuesday
Sweden has the worst job prospects in the EU - the hidden number changes everything
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Sweden has the worst job prospects in the EU - the hidden number changes everything

Sweden has the highest unemployment rate among young people in the EU, statistics show. Or is it? Not if you measure the percentage of young people who are neither studying nor working
New inflation figure: Food down, gasoline up
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New inflation figure: Food down, gasoline up

Food prices fell 5. 5 percent, while fuel prices rose almost 8 percent compared with March
Unemployment stable in Sweden, fewer layoffs in April
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Unemployment stable in Sweden, fewer layoffs in April

Unemployment is relatively stable at 6. 5 percent, according to statistics from the Swedish Public Employment Service
5 or 10 percent - that's why unemployment is spreading
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5 or 10 percent - that's why unemployment is spreading

Unemployment looks set to be one of the big issues of the election. However, how big the problem is depends on how it is measured
Industry order intake falls in March
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Industry order intake falls in March

Order intake in industry fell in March, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).
We toast more, consumption increases
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We toast more, consumption increases

Household consumption is increasing, primarily on culture and entertainment, new statistics show.
More than 300 elected officials linked to gang crime in Sweden
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More than 300 elected officials linked to gang crime in Sweden

More than 300 people within the criminal networks hold or have held political positions of trust. More than 70 of them still hold elected office
Inflation halved in April, relief for the Swedish Central Bank
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Inflation halved in April, relief for the Swedish Central Bank

Despite skyrocketing fuel prices in the wake of the Iran war, Swedish inflation halved in April. The reduced VAT on food weighed more heavily
Opting out of children in Sweden, accused of selfishness
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Opting out of children in Sweden, accused of selfishness

"Aren't you afraid of being alone when you're old?" is a question I get asked. "But I'm definitely not," says Zanna Wiede, who is childless
Unexpectedly weak growth in Sweden as GDP falls 0.2 percent in first quarter
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Unexpectedly weak growth in Sweden as GDP falls 0.2 percent in first quarter

The Swedish economy grew 1. 9 percent in March from the previous month, according to what Statistics Sweden calls a GDP indicator
Opting out of children - accused of selfishness
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Opting out of children - accused of selfishness

"Aren't you afraid of being alone when you're old?" is a question I'm often asked. But I'm definitely not, says Zanna Wiede, who is childless
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