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Swedish growth weak – but better than expected
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Swedish growth weak – but better than expected

Sweden's economy is growing somewhat, but weaker than the historical average, shows new statistics.
More people are moving away from urban areas – in half of the country
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More people are moving away from urban areas – in half of the country

In half of Sweden's counties, the population is increasing outside urban areas, shows new statistics from the Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Producer Prices Turned Upwards in October
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Producer Prices Turned Upwards in October

Slight increase in apartment building
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Slight increase in apartment building

The Housing Market is Cooling Down - Fewer New Homes
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The Housing Market is Cooling Down - Fewer New Homes

Housing starts fell in October compared to the previous month. And the number of new housing starts has leveled out at around 25,000 per year – far below the calculated building need
Still Subdued Labor Market
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Still Subdued Labor Market

Milk and butter are becoming increasingly expensive
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Milk and butter are becoming increasingly expensive

Food prices were relatively unchanged during the month of October, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). One item that has taken off, however, is milk
Higher Housing Costs Drive Inflation
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Higher Housing Costs Drive Inflation

Inflation, according to the Swedish Central Bank's measure KPIF, rose to 1. 5 percent in October, up from 1
Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion
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Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion

710,000 people live in Swedish disadvantaged areas. It is almost twice as many as the inhabitants of Malmö city
Households bought less in September
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Households bought less in September

The gap is increasing – more women than men continue to study
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The gap is increasing – more women than men continue to study

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts
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Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent
The number of women in the Riksdag's top tier is plummeting
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The number of women in the Riksdag's top tier is plummeting

The number of women holding the chairmanship in the Riksdag committees has plummeted since the last election. Women now make up only 20 percent
Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected
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Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

Everything points to the Swedish Central Bank making a double cut in the interest rate on Thursday. It would be the largest interest rate cut in over ten years
Swedish economy loses momentum.
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Swedish economy loses momentum.

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"
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Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

An inquiry is to now provide the government with tools to achieve the climate goals. It is to be completed in May 2026, a few months before the next parliamentary election
Kristersson not worried about emissions: "Calculated"
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Kristersson not worried about emissions: "Calculated"

That Sweden's emissions of greenhouse gases are increasing is "calculated", according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). We knew exactly what we were doing
Producer prices fell in September
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Producer prices fell in September

Households continue to borrow more
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Households continue to borrow more

Strong increase in Swedish climate emissions
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Strong increase in Swedish climate emissions

Emissions of greenhouse gases from the Swedish economy are increasing sharply. Increased use of fossil diesel is an important reason
Statistics Sweden: Restrained Labour Market
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Statistics Sweden: Restrained Labour Market

More Expensive Chocolate but Cheaper Tomatoes
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More Expensive Chocolate but Cheaper Tomatoes

Food prices became slightly more expensive in September, according to fresh figures from SCB. A somewhat unexpected development
Inflation falls to 1.1 percent
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Inflation falls to 1.1 percent

Europe's Engine Stutters – This Is How It Affects Sweden
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Europe's Engine Stutters – This Is How It Affects Sweden

It is Sweden's most important trading partner and an economic engine for Europe. But Germany's economy is stagnant – which increases the risks for Swedish industry
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