Food prices in July were steady without any major ups or downs. We have reached a plateau where we do not see such fluctuations as we had at the beginning of the year, says Ulf Mazur, CEO of Matpriskollen.
BusinessRetail trade sales volume increased by 2.5 percent in June compared to the previous month in calendar-adjusted and seasonally adjusted figures, according to the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB).
BusinessSwedish economy is running on low gear. GDP increased less than expected during the year's second quarter. The figure can press the Swedish Central Bank to lower the interest rate, according to assessors.
BusinessThe number of unemployed in June was 559,000 people, which corresponds to an unemployment rate of 9.4 percent, writes the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB) in a press release.
BusinessProducer prices fell 0,6 percent in June compared to the previous month, according to the Statistical Central Bureau's producer price index. Compared to June last year, the decline was 3,1 percent.
BusinessPensioners and students can count on almost 100 kronor more in their wallet per month. This will be the effect of next year's increase in the price base amount, according to Swedbank's calculations.
BusinessMost non-European immigrants who leave Sweden are highly educated, show figures that the SCB has produced for Ekot.
SwedenThe price base amount that affects, among other things, study grants and various benefits can be increased by 400 kronor in 2026, according to SCB. For most people, this would mean that they get more money in their wallet next year, says Américo Fernández, private economist at SEB.
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