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Milk and butter are becoming increasingly expensive
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Milk and butter are becoming increasingly expensive

Food prices were relatively unchanged during the month of October, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). One item that has taken off, however, is milk
Higher Housing Costs Drive Inflation
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Higher Housing Costs Drive Inflation

Inflation, according to the Swedish Central Bank's measure KPIF, rose to 1. 5 percent in October, up from 1
Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion
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Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion

710,000 people live in Swedish disadvantaged areas. It is almost twice as many as the inhabitants of Malmö city
Households bought less in September
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Households bought less in September

The gap is increasing – more women than men continue to study
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The gap is increasing – more women than men continue to study

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts
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Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent
The number of women in the Riksdag's top tier is plummeting
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The number of women in the Riksdag's top tier is plummeting

The number of women holding the chairmanship in the Riksdag committees has plummeted since the last election. Women now make up only 20 percent
Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected
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Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

Everything points to the Swedish Central Bank making a double cut in the interest rate on Thursday. It would be the largest interest rate cut in over ten years
Swedish economy loses momentum.
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Swedish economy loses momentum.

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"
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Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

An inquiry is to now provide the government with tools to achieve the climate goals. It is to be completed in May 2026, a few months before the next parliamentary election
Kristersson not worried about emissions: "Calculated"
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Kristersson not worried about emissions: "Calculated"

That Sweden's emissions of greenhouse gases are increasing is "calculated", according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). We knew exactly what we were doing
Producer prices fell in September
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Producer prices fell in September

Households continue to borrow more
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Households continue to borrow more

Strong increase in Swedish climate emissions
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Strong increase in Swedish climate emissions

Emissions of greenhouse gases from the Swedish economy are increasing sharply. Increased use of fossil diesel is an important reason
Statistics Sweden: Restrained Labour Market
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Statistics Sweden: Restrained Labour Market

More Expensive Chocolate but Cheaper Tomatoes
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More Expensive Chocolate but Cheaper Tomatoes

Food prices became slightly more expensive in September, according to fresh figures from SCB. A somewhat unexpected development
Inflation falls to 1.1 percent
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Inflation falls to 1.1 percent

Europe's Engine Stutters – This Is How It Affects Sweden
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Europe's Engine Stutters – This Is How It Affects Sweden

It is Sweden's most important trading partner and an economic engine for Europe. But Germany's economy is stagnant – which increases the risks for Swedish industry
Thedéen hesitates about double rate cut
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Thedéen hesitates about double rate cut

Many assessors and market players believe that there will be a double rate cut of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate in November. But the Swedish Central Bank's governor Erik Thedéen does not want to put his foot down two weeks before the announcement
Households Consume More
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Households Consume More

Swedish economy picked up speed in August
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Swedish economy picked up speed in August

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years
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Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Inflation fell to 1. 1 per cent in September according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one
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New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

The new rapid inflation figure – which the Statistics Sweden (SCB) will start reporting tomorrow – will knock out the ordinary inflation figure as the important one, experts believe. I think the market reaction will come in conjunction with rapid-CPI, says major bank SEB's inflation expert Olle Holmgren
Highest Rent Increases Since 1993
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Highest Rent Increases Since 1993

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