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Struggling to Afford Basics: Swedes Turn to Red Cross for Food Aid

Hundreds of thousands of Swedes cannot afford to put protein on the table every other day. In the Red Cross's house, gift cards worth a few hundred kronor are being handed out to the vulnerable – but the effort must soon be paused since the gift cards are running out.

Struggling to Afford Basics: Swedes Turn to Red Cross for Food Aid

Rising Dairy Prices Boost Swedish Farmers' Profitability

The past year has seen the price of dairy products such as milk, cream, and cheese skyrocket. The compensation that farmers receive has also increased.

Rising Dairy Prices Boost Swedish Farmers' Profitability

Swedish Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Ready to Act on Inflation

The Swedish Central Bank is leaving the repo rate unchanged at 2. 25 percent, as expected.

Swedish Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Ready to Act on Inflation

Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week

When food prices rose two years ago, the government summoned the food giants. Now, a new crisis meeting is being planned for next week.

Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week

Statistics Sweden: Continued Rise in Unemployment

Unemployment continues to increase in February compared to previous months. .

Statistics Sweden: Continued Rise in Unemployment

The Government Calls in Food Giants

The Government summons the food companies due to the soaring food prices. The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar simultaneously joins the announced boycott of the food giants next week.

The Government Calls in Food Giants

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Food prices increased by 3. 9 percent in February compared to the same month last year.

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Slow Start for the Swedish Economy

Swedish economy slows down. Sweden's GDP decreased by 0.

Slow Start for the Swedish Economy

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson on inflation: "Not worried"

Inflation has risen unexpectedly much during the year's first months. So far, I am not worried, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson on inflation: "Not worried"

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Inflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts.

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose – but ended in minus

The Stockholm stock exchange opened Thursday's trading slightly up, but the trend turned and the broad OMXS index closed at minus 0. 2 percent.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose – but ended in minus

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

Inflation in February is expected to rise to 2. 7 percent according to the CPIF measure, up from 2.

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

Swedish economy shifted up during the fourth quarter. It can be yet another message that makes the Swedish Central Bank now apply the brakes for future interest rate cuts, according to analysts.

The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

Swedish trade surplus highest since 2009

Sweden's trade surplus with the rest of the world increased to 15. 1 billion kronor in January, according to new figures from the Statistics Bureau.

Swedish trade surplus highest since 2009

It's becoming more expensive to bind mortgages

The mobile ones continue down. But now the fixed mortgage interest rates have turned up, show figures from the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

It's becoming more expensive to bind mortgages

Highest Increase in Producer Prices since 2023

The Swedish producer prices (PPI) increased by 3. 5 percent in January compared to the same month last year.

Highest Increase in Producer Prices since 2023

She becomes the new Director-General of SCB

The Government has appointed Eva-Lo Ighe as Director-General and Head of the Statistics Sweden (SCB), according to a press release. .

She becomes the new Director-General of SCB

Housing construction is declining

The construction of dwellings decreased by 2 percent in 2024, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). During the year, the construction of 28,350 apartments was initiated, of which 22,600 were apartments in multi-dwelling buildings.

Housing construction is declining

Ica: This is why food prices are rising again

Inflation rises unexpectedly much in January and an important reason is higher food prices. Now there is a concern that the increase will continue.

Ica: This is why food prices are rising again

The population increased despite low birth rate

Despite the fact that the birth rate has not been so low in over 20 years, the population in Sweden increased last year. .

The population increased despite low birth rate

The slowdown in the increase of our average life expectancy

The increases in life expectancy that have been clear for a long time have stalled. Unhealthy food, overweight and sedentary lifestyle are believed to be behind it, but also the pandemic, according to an international study.

The slowdown in the increase of our average life expectancy

Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Increased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions.

Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Over 100,000 more unemployed in a year

In January, the number of unemployed rose to 592,000, according to statistics from SCB. It is an increase of 114,000 people compared to the same month the previous year.

Over 100,000 more unemployed in a year

The FI's appeal: Negotiate the mortgage rate

Now is the time to negotiate with the bank if you are not satisfied with your mortgage rate. The encouragement comes from the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) after the banks' gross margin for floating-rate mortgages has increased further.

The FI's appeal: Negotiate the mortgage rate