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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

Volatile Inflation Figures from Neighboring Countries

Inflation is spreading in the Nordic neighboring countries, according to fresh figures. Inflation in Denmark – that is, consumer price increases in annual terms – rose to 1.

Volatile Inflation Figures from Neighboring Countries

Industry Orders Fell in July

Industry's orders decreased by 3. 9 percent in July compared to the previous month, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Industry Orders Fell in July

So, the unexpected figure affects the interest rate

The Swedish economy is growing much slower than expected, according to preliminary Statistics Sweden data. But that does not change the Swedish Central Bank's rate of reduction, believe analysts.

So, the unexpected figure affects the interest rate

Every Tenth Preschool May Be Forced to Close

Low birth rates may force more than one in ten preschools to close by 2027. That's what Annika Wallenskog, chief economist at the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions, SKR, tells DN.

Every Tenth Preschool May Be Forced to Close

Brighter Times – That's Where We'll Put Our Money

Low inflation and interest rate cuts give households hope that the toughest economic period may be over. But what do we actually spend our money on when the situation brightens up?.

Brighter Times – That's Where We'll Put Our Money

Inflation in the eurozone at a three-year low

Inflation in the eurozone took a significant step down in August, according to preliminary figures. This is good news for heavily indebted households and companies.

Inflation in the eurozone at a three-year low

Strong growth in the Swedish emissions during the first quarter of 2024

Emissions from the Swedish economy increased by 6. 7 percent during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to statistics from [SCB](https://www.

Strong growth in the Swedish emissions during the first quarter of 2024

Retail trade increased in July

Retail trade increased by 0. 5 percent in July compared with the previous month, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Retail trade increased in July

The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"

Swedish economy is losing ground and during the second quarter, Sweden's gross national product (GNP) decreased by 0,3 percent, show new figures from SCB. We see no clear turnaround yet, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar.

The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"

Breakthrough: We're Buying More Fruits and Vegetables

The sale of fruits and vegetables has increased for two quarters in a row, according to the Swedish Daily Goods Trade's fruit and vegetable index. The volume increased during the second quarter of 2024 by 5.

Breakthrough: We're Buying More Fruits and Vegetables

Banks' profits on mortgages increase

Bankers' profits on the mortgage loan increase, according to new statistics. At the same time, figures show that the floating interest rate was higher in July than in June, despite the Swedish Central Bank's rate cut.

Banks' profits on mortgages increase