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Cheaper Electricity and Gasoline Push Down Inflation
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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
Norwegian inflation at its lowest level since 2020
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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
Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"
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Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"

The Swedish economy grew unexpectedly much in November, up 1. 4 percent compared to the previous month
Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts
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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 more than expected
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Inflation falls more than expected

Inflation falls more than what the analysts had counted on in December.
Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate
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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
Households are borrowing more for consumption
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Households are borrowing more for consumption

Retail Trade Decreased in November
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Retail Trade Decreased in November

Still slow for the construction sector
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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
These are the municipalities that raise taxes next year
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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
So you should think about electricity agreements
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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
Unemployment Rises
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Unemployment Rises

Grain Harvest Increases – But Below Average
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Grain Harvest Increases – But Below Average

Statistics Sweden lowers inflation rate for November
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Statistics Sweden lowers inflation rate for November

Black Week did not boost clothing sales
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Black Week did not boost clothing sales

The last week of November did not give the same boost to clothing retail as it usually does. The Swedes held on to their wallets and e-commerce declined compared to last year
Lower Inflation in Norway and Denmark
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Lower Inflation in Norway and Denmark

More rate cuts are needed
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More rate cuts are needed

Swedish economy is still struggling. Household consumption is decreasing, shows new statistics
The stock market fell and the krona weakened
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The stock market fell and the krona weakened

The Stockholm stock exchange fell on Tuesday, as did the stock exchange in the USA the day before. The broad OMXS index in Stockholm lost 0
How competent are adult Swedes? The test provides answers
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How competent are adult Swedes? The test provides answers

It is not only school students who are tested in Pisa and other international knowledge assessments. It is also done a kind of Pisa for adults
Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"
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Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

Despite the inflation hike – The Central Bank will lower the interest rate in a couple of weeks. This is the major banks' assessment
Stock Market Up for Seventh Consecutive Day
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Stock Market Up for Seventh Consecutive Day

The Stockholm Stock Exchange turns upwards on a weak plus after a hesitant start. It became the seventh trading day in a row on plus
Half a Million Swedes Want to Work Less
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Half a Million Swedes Want to Work Less

Shorter working hours have sailed up as a hot issue. New statistics show that half a million Swedes, or every tenth employee, want to work less
The Warning: Food Prices May Be on the Way Up
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The Warning: Food Prices May Be on the Way Up

Inflation is expected to rise again when the figures for November are reported this week. Once again, households must prepare for more expensive food
Weak growth for retail trade
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Weak growth for retail trade

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