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Inflation fell to 1.6 percent in March, Statistics Sweden says
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Inflation fell to 1.6 percent in March, Statistics Sweden says

Inflation, according to the CPIF measure, fell to 1. 6 percent in March, Statistics Sweden (SCB) said
More money in your wallet, but not for everyone
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More money in your wallet, but not for everyone

Lower fuel taxes and a new electricity subsidy will be felt in households' budgets. But the measures in the spring budget will not reach everyone, says Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar
Swedish economy continues to be weak after GDP was unchanged in February
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Swedish economy continues to be weak after GDP was unchanged in February

The Swedish economy is not gaining momentum. After two months of GDP decline, the economy was flat in February, according to Statistics Sweden
Food prices are falling - chains lowered in advance
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Food prices are falling - chains lowered in advance

Ice cream, sausages and cheese were cheaper in March. Overall, food prices decreased by 4
Unexpectedly low inflation - a blow to the Swedish krona
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Unexpectedly low inflation - a blow to the Swedish krona

The krona is taking a real beating, and Swedish market interest rates are being pushed down after an unexpectedly low inflation figure for March. The Swedish Central Bank has plenty of room to wait, says Torbjörn Isaksson, chief analyst at Nordea, regarding the likelihood of interest-rate hikes due to inflation this year
Rising inflation in Sweden could trigger interest rate hikes
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Rising inflation in Sweden could trigger interest rate hikes

Inflation is clearly on the rise, and further interest-rate hikes risk destroying households' housing calculations. But the situation is difficult to assess, and experts do not agree
Government wants 15,000 summer jobs for young people
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Government wants 15,000 summer jobs for young people

The government is investing 250 million kronor in summer jobs for young people. The money is estimated to be enough for 15,000 jobs
Retail trade down 0.6 percent in February, durable goods down 0.9 percent
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Retail trade down 0.6 percent in February, durable goods down 0.9 percent

The Economist: Brighter Swedish labor market an illusion
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The Economist: Brighter Swedish labor market an illusion

Unemployment is falling and employment is back at peak levels. But there is one figure that points in a different direction - more and more people are “part-time unemployed”
Swedish households saved less and borrowed more in the fourth quarter of 2025
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Swedish households saved less and borrowed more in the fourth quarter of 2025

Swedish household savings decreased during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Dental care and gasoline reduced inflation in February
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Dental care and gasoline reduced inflation in February

Electricity and food prices drove inflation in February, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB). However, overall inflation fell to 1
Childbirth rates fell 35 percent in Sollefteå after maternity hospital closure
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Childbirth rates fell 35 percent in Sollefteå after maternity hospital closure

Since the maternity hospital in Sollefteå closed in 2017, the number of newborns in the municipality has decreased by 35 percent, Ekot reports.
Swedish growth unexpectedly declines, consumption increases
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Swedish growth unexpectedly declines, consumption increases

Sweden's gross domestic product (GDP) unexpectedly fell in January - down 1. 1 percent from the previous month, according to preliminary calculations from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
International Women's Day: How Equal Is Sweden
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International Women's Day: How Equal Is Sweden

The majority of Swedes see gender equality as a societal gain, but the gap between men and women remains large in many areas. While political representation is approaching balance, men continue to have an income advantage - and women remain more vulnerable to violence in intimate relationships
Lower inflation reassuring for the Swedish Central Bank
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Lower inflation reassuring for the Swedish Central Bank

Inflation in Sweden fell to 1. 7 percent in February, according to new preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden
Despite oil price increase, limited inflationary effect
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Despite oil price increase, limited inflationary effect

Inflation is expected to decline in February, Handelsbanken, among others, predicts. Developments in the Middle East are expected to have limited effects - even if the price of oil has risen
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
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