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SCB Reports High Unemployment Rate Despite Rise in Employment
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SCB Reports High Unemployment Rate Despite Rise in Employment

The number of unemployed in June was 559,000 people, which corresponds to an unemployment rate of 9. 4 percent, writes the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB) in a press release
Producer Prices Drop in June Despite Rising Import Costs
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Producer Prices Drop in June Despite Rising Import Costs

Producer prices fell 0,6 percent in June compared to the previous month, according to the Statistical Central Bureau's producer price index. Compared to June last year, the decline was 3,1 percent
Sweden's Price Base Amount Increase for 2025: Minimal Impact on Benefits
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Sweden's Price Base Amount Increase for 2025: Minimal Impact on Benefits

Pensioners and students can count on almost 100 kronor more in their wallet per month. This will be the effect of next year's increase in the price base amount, according to Swedbank's calculations
Highly Educated Immigrants Leaving Sweden, SCB Data Reveals
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Highly Educated Immigrants Leaving Sweden, SCB Data Reveals

Most non-European immigrants who leave Sweden are highly educated, show figures that the SCB has produced for Ekot.
Price Base Amount Increase Could Boost Wallets Next Year
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Price Base Amount Increase Could Boost Wallets Next Year

The price base amount that affects, among other things, study grants and various benefits can be increased by 400 kronor in 2026, according to SCB. For most people, this would mean that they get more money in their wallet next year, says Américo Fernández, private economist at SEB
Package Tours and Car Rentals Drive June Inflation Increase
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Package Tours and Car Rentals Drive June Inflation Increase

Package tours and car rental prices pushed up inflation in June, according to the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). Among food prices – which were virtually unchanged in June compared to May – the prices of fresh berries and leeks stood out the most
Study Debunks Myth: Educated Women Not Driving Low Birth Rates in Sweden
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Study Debunks Myth: Educated Women Not Driving Low Birth Rates in Sweden

Politicians are frantically struggling to solve the problem of so few children being born in Sweden – and in the Western world. But the myth about highly educated women who "opt out of" low-educated men is now firmly punctured as a reason for the low birth rates in Sweden, according to an ongoing study
Swedish Interest Rate Cut Unlikely in August, Market Predicts
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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
Household Consumption Dropped 1.2% in May 2025
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Household Consumption Dropped 1.2% in May 2025

Swedish Economy Declines 0.2 Percent in May as Expected
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Swedish Economy Declines 0.2 Percent in May as Expected

Food Prices See Largest Drop in Two Years
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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
Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns
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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
Fixed Mortgage Rates Decrease in May
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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).
Retail Trade Sales Drop 4.8% in May
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Retail Trade Sales Drop 4.8% in May

Swedish Producer Prices Decline by 0.5 Percent in May
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Swedish Producer Prices Decline by 0.5 Percent in May

Swedish Trade Surplus Drops in May Amid Global Trade Shifts
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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
Sweden's Book Reading Hits 40-Year Low as Audiobook Listening Rises
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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.
Swedish Households Reduce Foreign Shareholdings in First Quarter
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Swedish Households Reduce Foreign Shareholdings in First Quarter

Midsummer Food Prices More Affordable This Year, SEB Reports
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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
Coffee Prices in Sweden Begin to Drop as Major Chains Lower Costs
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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
Food Prices Stabilize, Paving Way for Potential Interest Rate Cut
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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
Top-Paying Municipalities for Summer Jobs in Sweden
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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
Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters
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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
Support for Swedish NATO Membership Grows Slightly
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Support for Swedish NATO Membership Grows Slightly

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