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Decreased consumption in December

The Swedish households continue to hold on to their wallets. In December, household consumption decreased by 0.

Decreased consumption in December

Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"

Inflation is rising and food prices are taking off again in January. It's a sign that the government is doing too little, according to Magdalena Andersson (S).

Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"

Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Rising inflation and no interest rate cuts in sight from the Central Bank – what does it mean for your mortgage rate going forward? Don't count on interest rates going down much more, says Robert Boije, chief economist at SBAB. .

Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

The Market: Maximum One Interest Rate Cut

The market received a cold shower from the unexpectedly high inflation figure for January. The krona strengthens, particularly against the euro.

The Market: Maximum One Interest Rate Cut

Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

Inflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2. 2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase

Emissions of greenhouse gases in Sweden continue to increase, show figures from the Statistics Bureau. Combustion of diesel from car driving is a major culprit.

Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase

Better Sales in Retail Trade

Sales in retail trade increased in December by 2. 9 percent in volume, seasonally adjusted, according to figures from SCB.

Better Sales in Retail Trade

So much has the mortgage rate fallen

Households' average interest rate on variable mortgages amounted to 3. 45 percent in December.

So much has the mortgage rate fallen

The Swedish economy ended 2024 stronger

Sweden's GDP increased by 0. 7 percent in December compared to the previous month, according to preliminary statistics from SCB.

The Swedish economy ended 2024 stronger

The Coffee Price the Highest in 50 Years

The price of raw coffee is now the highest in 50 years and is expected to rise even more during the spring, according to [Sveriges Radio P4 Malmöhus](https://www. sverigesradio.

The Coffee Price the Highest in 50 Years

Smaller income disparities in the inflation year 2023

In the midst of burning inflation, income gaps decreased in 2023, new statistics show. Pensioners came out as winners.

Smaller income disparities in the inflation year 2023

Gold and green forests for green securities

At the turn of the year, the value of green Swedish securities was 892 billion kronor. It is close to a doubling in three years.

Gold and green forests for green securities

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.

Cheaper Electricity and Gasoline Push Down Inflation

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.

Norwegian inflation at its lowest level since 2020

Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"

The Swedish economy grew unexpectedly much in November, up 1. 4 percent compared to the previous month.

Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"

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 – opens up for interest rate cuts

Inflation falls more than expected

Inflation falls more than what the analysts had counted on in December. .

Inflation falls more than expected

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.

Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate

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.

Households are borrowing more for consumption

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