Producer prices rose 2.4 percent in January but fell 2.0 percent compared with January 2025
Producer prices rose by 2.4 percent in January compared with the previous month, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).
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Dramatic increase in number of poor Swedes
Almost three times as many Swedes feel "seriously poor" today as they did four years ago. The timber economist points to inflation. The sociology professor blames eroded benefits. "We have been leading internationally, but now we are a mediocre welfare society," says Tapio Salonen.
Business
Inflation is under pressure - the Swedish Central Bank could lower the interest rate
Package holidays, car rentals and dental care contributed to pushing down inflation in January, figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB) show. If this trend continues downward, an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank may be relevant, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar.
Business
Men in big cities leave home last
Young people in cities stay with their parents longer than those elsewhere. Women leave home at a younger age than men, Statistics Sweden says in a new report.
Sweden
Driving an electric car is still much cheaper in 2025, analysis finds
Despite falling prices for gasoline and diesel, an electric car is still the cheapest vehicle to drive, according to the fuel analysis for 2025 by the industry organization Mobility Sweden.
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Statistics Sweden: Employment increased in Sweden in January
Unemployment in Sweden decreased to 8.7 percent in January, according to Statistics Sweden's (SCB) seasonally adjusted and smoothed figures.
Business
Sharp decline in international adoptions to Sweden
Adoptions to Sweden from abroad have decreased sharply since the turn of the millennium. The number of children adopted is now fewer than 100 a year, according to Statistics Sweden.
Sweden
Unexpected boost to inflation in Norway in January
Inflation in Norway unexpectedly rose to 3.6 percent in January, preliminary figures show.
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