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Largest grain harvest since 1984

Swedish farmers can expect the largest grain harvest in over 40 years this year, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB). Many crops – including winter wheat, spring barley and oats – are near record levels.

The hottest election question – but how many are unemployed?

Unemployment is set to be one of the hottest issues of the election. And new figures show that it continues to rise and that Sweden has the third highest unemployment rate in Europe. But is that a fair picture? Probably not, according to Danske Bank's chief economist Susanne Spector.

Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure

Price increases on ice cream and sweets are being pointed out as factors that contributed to the unexpectedly high inflationary pressure in October. Heavy price increases on travel and electricity are also looming. But for the Riksbank, this does not change the overall picture.

Svantesson: Uncertainty in the US – the new normal

Signs of a recovery in the Swedish economy are now starting to appear, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). The challenge is to get Swedes' consumption going again.

Industrial order intake lower than in August

Orders received by Swedish industry fell in September compared to August. However, production increased, new Statistics Sweden figures show.

Unexpectedly high inflation in October

Inflation as measured by the CPIF was unchanged in October at 3.1 percent, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). This was higher than expected. Analysts had expected an average of 2.9 percent, according to Bloomberg.

Price increases in the housing market – “lightening”

There are "bright spots" in the housing market, according to a house price indicator from Danske Bank for October. At least that's true if you're planning to sell your home.

More graduates are applying to vocational schools