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Households continue to borrow more

Household lending increased by 1. 0 percent in September compared to the same month last year, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Households continue to borrow more

Strong increase in Swedish climate emissions

Emissions of greenhouse gases from the Swedish economy are increasing sharply. Increased use of fossil diesel is an important reason.

Strong increase in Swedish climate emissions

Statistics Sweden: Restrained Labour Market

In September, unemployment stood at 8. 2 percent, corresponding to 468,000 unemployed, according to statistics from SCB.

Statistics Sweden: Restrained Labour Market

More Expensive Chocolate but Cheaper Tomatoes

Food prices became slightly more expensive in September, according to fresh figures from SCB. A somewhat unexpected development.

More Expensive Chocolate but Cheaper Tomatoes

Inflation falls to 1.1 percent

Inflation fell in September to 1. 1 percent according to the KPIF measure, reports the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Inflation falls to 1.1 percent

Europe's Engine Stutters – This Is How It Affects Sweden

It is Sweden's most important trading partner and an economic engine for Europe. But Germany's economy is stagnant – which increases the risks for Swedish industry.

Europe's Engine Stutters – This Is How It Affects Sweden

Thedéen hesitates about double rate cut

Many assessors and market players believe that there will be a double rate cut of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate in November. But the Swedish Central Bank's governor Erik Thedéen does not want to put his foot down two weeks before the announcement.

Thedéen hesitates about double rate cut

Households Consume More

Household consumption increased by 0. 8 percent in August compared to the previous month, according to figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Households Consume More

Swedish economy picked up speed in August

Swedish economy picked up speed in August, according to preliminary figures. GDP (gross domestic product) grew by 1.

Swedish economy picked up speed in August

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Inflation fell to 1. 1 per cent in September according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

The new rapid inflation figure – which the Statistics Sweden (SCB) will start reporting tomorrow – will knock out the ordinary inflation figure as the important one, experts believe. I think the market reaction will come in conjunction with rapid-CPI, says major bank SEB's inflation expert Olle Holmgren.

New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

Highest Rent Increases Since 1993

The average rent increase for tenants in rental apartments landed at 5. 0 percent this year, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Highest Rent Increases Since 1993

Increased sales in retail trade

Sales in retail trade increased by 0. 4 percent in August compared to July, measured in volume, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Statistics Bureau.

Increased sales in retail trade

Households' Mortgage Interest Rates Fall

Lending to households increased by 0. 9 percent in August compared to the same month last year, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Households' Mortgage Interest Rates Fall

Producer Prices Turn Upwards

Producer prices rose by 0. 6 percent in August compared to the previous month, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Producer Prices Turn Upwards

The Norwegians are back – border trade is on the rise

Trade in Swedish border municipalities is increasing, according to fresh figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). The decline during the pandemic has now been recovered, and the increase can be seen in both the north and south, according to SCB.

The Norwegians are back – border trade is on the rise

Economists see glimmers of hope on the labor market

Unemployment is stagnant, new figures show. And employment is increasing.

Economists see glimmers of hope on the labor market

Despite Food Price Promises – Worse Profitability

Despite the significant price increases on store shelves during the inflation shock of 2022 and 2023, profitability in the food industry has not increased, according to an analysis by Statistics Sweden (SCB). Within daily goods retail – i.

Despite Food Price Promises – Worse Profitability

Building costs are falling

The building cost index for multi-dwelling buildings fell by 0. 1 percent in August compared to the previous month, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Building costs are falling

H&M Tops Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm Stock Exchange is rising on Thursday. The broad index is trading just before 3:00 pm at a plus of 1 percent.

H&M Tops Stockholm Stock Exchange

These are the words that explain inflation

The downward trend of inflation – and household hopes for lower interest rates – still dominate the economic news. Here is the key to understanding better:.

These are the words that explain inflation

Alfa Laval tops the Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange rose significantly on Thursday. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 1.

Alfa Laval tops the Stockholm Stock Exchange

Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

Inflation fell more than expected in August, largely due to lower energy prices. This paves the way for a series of interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank.

Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

The Swedish Central Bank can move faster

Swedish economy shrinks and inflation is expected to fall even further below target when new inflation figures are presented on Thursday. The Swedish Central Bank could move faster, says Albin Kainelainen, Director-General of the National Institute of Economic Research (KI).

The Swedish Central Bank can move faster