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Strong increase in orders for Swedish industry in November

New orders to the industry increased sharply in November, new statistics show.

Swedish economy grew more than expected in November

Inflation is falling, there could be another interest rate cut

Heavily leveraged households with variable-rate mortgages may begin to hope for another interest rate cut, according to several key analysts TT spoke to. An unexpectedly low inflation figure for December increases the likelihood of a cut.

Electricity consumption in Sweden continues to decline

Electricity consumption in Sweden continues to decline, despite all the talk about the electrification of society.

Producer prices lower at an annual rate, down 1.4 percent in November and up 1.2 percent from October

Producer prices fell 1.4 percent in November compared to the corresponding month last year, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Fewer people get jobs after studies – “Applied for 700–800 jobs”

It has become more difficult to get a job after graduating from a polytechnic. The worst is in data and IT. I have probably applied for 700–800 jobs, says Cristoffer Dessezar, who graduated in June.

Here, families can pick up three Christmas presents per child.

Three Christmas presents per child, twelve families in half an hour. Aid organizations testify to the great need around Christmas – not least for Christmas presents. I haven't told the children anything, I'm going to surprise them, says a woman shopping at Stadsmissionen's Christmas gift shop in Stockholm.

Unexpected big Black Week boost for retail

Retail sales volume increased by 1.1 percent in November compared to the previous month in calendar-adjusted and seasonally adjusted figures, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).