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The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts
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The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

Swedish economy shifted up during the fourth quarter. It can be yet another message that makes the Swedish Central Bank now apply the brakes for future interest rate cuts, according to analysts
Swedish trade surplus highest since 2009
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Swedish trade surplus highest since 2009

It's becoming more expensive to bind mortgages
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It's becoming more expensive to bind mortgages

The mobile ones continue down. But now the fixed mortgage interest rates have turned up, show figures from the Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Highest Increase in Producer Prices since 2023
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Highest Increase in Producer Prices since 2023

She becomes the new Director-General of SCB
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She becomes the new Director-General of SCB

The Government has appointed Eva-Lo Ighe as Director-General and Head of the Statistics Sweden (SCB), according to a press release.
Housing construction is declining
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Housing construction is declining

Ica: This is why food prices are rising again
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Ica: This is why food prices are rising again

Inflation rises unexpectedly much in January and an important reason is higher food prices. Now there is a concern that the increase will continue
The population increased despite low birth rate
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The population increased despite low birth rate

Despite the fact that the birth rate has not been so low in over 20 years, the population in Sweden increased last year.
The slowdown in the increase of our average life expectancy
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The slowdown in the increase of our average life expectancy

The increases in life expectancy that have been clear for a long time have stalled. Unhealthy food, overweight and sedentary lifestyle are believed to be behind it, but also the pandemic, according to an international study
Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure
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Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Increased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions
Over 100,000 more unemployed in a year
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Over 100,000 more unemployed in a year

In January, the number of unemployed rose to 592,000, according to statistics from SCB. It is an increase of 114,000 people compared to the same month the previous year
The FI's appeal: Negotiate the mortgage rate
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The FI's appeal: Negotiate the mortgage rate

Now is the time to negotiate with the bank if you are not satisfied with your mortgage rate. The encouragement comes from the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) after the banks' gross margin for floating-rate mortgages has increased further
Decreased consumption in December
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Decreased consumption in December

Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"
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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)
Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates
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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.
The Market: Maximum One Interest Rate Cut
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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
Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut
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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)
Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase
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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
Better Sales in Retail Trade
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Better Sales in Retail Trade

So much has the mortgage rate fallen
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So much has the mortgage rate fallen

The Swedish economy ended 2024 stronger
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The Swedish economy ended 2024 stronger

The Coffee Price the Highest in 50 Years
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The Coffee Price the Highest in 50 Years

Smaller income disparities in the inflation year 2023
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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
Gold and green forests for green securities
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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
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