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Cheaper Electricity and Gasoline Push Down Inflation
Cheaper fuel, electricity, and lower interest rates are pushing inflation down. But more expensive rents and condominium fees are going in the opposite direction, according to the SCB's inflation figures.
Norwegian inflation at its lowest level since 2020
Inflation in Norway fell to 2. 2 percent in December, according to fresh figures from the statistics bureau SSB.
Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"
The Swedish economy grew unexpectedly much in November, up 1. 4 percent compared to the previous month.
Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts
Inflation fell more than analysts had calculated in December. The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate again as early as the end of January is increasing.
Inflation falls more than expected
Inflation falls more than what the analysts had counted on in December. .
Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate
Another batch of inflation figures is on the way, this time for December. How much prices rose in December can determine the interest rate situation going forward.
Households are borrowing more for consumption
The total lending to Swedish households increased by 1. 6 percent in November, compared to the same month the previous year.
Retail Trade Decreased in November
Sales in retail trade decreased by 0. 2 percent in November compared to the previous month, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Still slow for the construction sector
The recovery for housing construction appears to have been interrupted at low levels, according to Byggfaktas construction start indicator for November. The annual rate for construction starts has leveled out.
These are the municipalities that raise taxes next year
Three rural municipalities plus Stockholm will increase the municipal tax next year. The difference between the highest and lowest municipal tax burden is now over six kronor per hundred, according to new figures from SCB.
So you should think about electricity agreements
Around 650,000 households have now switched to hourly pricing in their electricity agreements. What is smartest – fixed, variable or hourly pricing – is not entirely clear-cut.
Unemployment Rises
Unemployment rose slightly in November, to 8. 5 percent, from 8.
Grain Harvest Increases – But Below Average
This year's grain harvest is estimated to increase to 5. 1 million tons, an increase of 19 percent compared to last year, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Statistics Sweden lowers inflation rate for November
Inflation in November rose to 1. 8 percent according to the KPIF measure, writes the Statistics Sweden (SCB) in a press release.
Black Week did not boost clothing sales
The last week of November did not give the same boost to clothing retail as it usually does. The Swedes held on to their wallets and e-commerce declined compared to last year.
Lower Inflation in Norway and Denmark
Inflation in Norway fell to 2. 4 per cent in November, according to fresh figures from the statistics bureau SSB.
More rate cuts are needed
Swedish economy is still struggling. Household consumption is decreasing, shows new statistics.
The stock market fell and the krona weakened
The Stockholm stock exchange fell on Tuesday, as did the stock exchange in the USA the day before. The broad OMXS index in Stockholm lost 0.
How competent are adult Swedes? The test provides answers
It is not only school students who are tested in Pisa and other international knowledge assessments. It is also done a kind of Pisa for adults.
Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"
Despite the inflation hike – The Central Bank will lower the interest rate in a couple of weeks. This is the major banks' assessment.
Stock Market Up for Seventh Consecutive Day
The Stockholm Stock Exchange turns upwards on a weak plus after a hesitant start. It became the seventh trading day in a row on plus.
Half a Million Swedes Want to Work Less
Shorter working hours have sailed up as a hot issue. New statistics show that half a million Swedes, or every tenth employee, want to work less.
The Warning: Food Prices May Be on the Way Up
Inflation is expected to rise again when the figures for November are reported this week. Once again, households must prepare for more expensive food.
Weak growth for retail trade
The sales volume in retail trade increased by 0. 4 percent in October compared to September, according to seasonally and calendar-adjusted figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
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