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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).

Retail Trade Decreased in November

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.

Still slow for the construction sector

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.

These are the municipalities that raise taxes next year

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.

So you should think about electricity agreements

Unemployment Rises

Unemployment rose slightly in November, to 8. 5 percent, from 8.

Unemployment Rises

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).

Grain Harvest Increases – But Below Average

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.

Statistics Sweden lowers inflation rate for November

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.

Black Week did not boost clothing sales

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.

Lower Inflation in Norway and Denmark

More rate cuts are needed

Swedish economy is still struggling. Household consumption is decreasing, shows new statistics.

More rate cuts are needed

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.

The stock market fell and the krona weakened

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.

How competent are adult Swedes? The test provides answers

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.

Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

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.

Stock Market Up for Seventh Consecutive Day

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.

Half a Million Swedes 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.

The Warning: Food Prices May Be on the Way Up

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).

Weak growth for retail trade

Swedish growth weak – but better than expected

Sweden's economy is growing somewhat, but weaker than the historical average, shows new statistics. .

Swedish growth weak – but better than expected

More people are moving away from urban areas – in half of the country

In half of Sweden's counties, the population is increasing outside urban areas, shows new statistics from the Statistics Sweden (SCB). .

More people are moving away from urban areas – in half of the country

Producer Prices Turned Upwards in October

Producer prices rose by 0. 5 percent in October compared to the previous month, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Producer Prices Turned Upwards in October

Slight increase in apartment building

During the initial nine months, construction of 21,550 apartments has begun, an increase of 5 percent compared to the same period last year. However, this is an increase from historically very low levels.

Slight increase in apartment building

The Housing Market is Cooling Down - Fewer New Homes

Housing starts fell in October compared to the previous month. And the number of new housing starts has leveled out at around 25,000 per year – far below the calculated building need.

The Housing Market is Cooling Down - Fewer New Homes

Still Subdued Labor Market

Unemployment is still increasing, but only slightly. At the same time, the number of employed persons is almost unchanged in October compared to previous months, according to seasonally adjusted and trend-based data from the Statistics Sweden.

Still Subdued Labor Market

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.

Milk and butter are becoming increasingly expensive