SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment

Statistiska centralbyrån

Household lending increased in July
Business News

Household lending increased in July

Producer Prices Continue to Fall
Business News

Producer Prices Continue to Fall

Unemployment is increasing - "Tough to get a job in the autumn"
Business News

Unemployment is increasing - "Tough to get a job in the autumn"

Inflation has fallen and more interest rate cuts are expected. But unemployment continues to be high
Housing construction turns slightly upwards
Business News

Housing construction turns slightly upwards

Housing construction has turned upwards, albeit from very low levels. The recent years have been characterized by a nearly paralyzed market for new homes in the wake of high interest rates
Industry Order Intake Turns Upwards
Business News

Industry Order Intake Turns Upwards

This is the municipality where dogs are least popular
Sweden News

This is the municipality where dogs are least popular

One kilometer – the straight route to school
Sweden News

One kilometer – the straight route to school

Lowest Population Growth in Sweden in the 2000s
Sweden News

Lowest Population Growth in Sweden in the 2000s

During the first half of 2024, the population increased by 1,600 people. This is the longest population increase measured in Sweden during a half-year period in the 2000s, according to SCB
Lowest population growth in Sweden in the 2000s
Sweden News

Lowest population growth in Sweden in the 2000s

The Swedish economy is getting increasingly gloomy
Business News

The Swedish economy is getting increasingly gloomy

So much more expensive coffee became in July
Business News

So much more expensive coffee became in July

Coffee, tea and cocoa are the commodity group where prices rose the most in July compared to June. Compared to last year, potatoes stand out with a price increase of 36 percent
Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"
Business NewsTop News

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Inflation is still clearly below the Swedish Central Bank's target. An interest rate cut next week is "rock-solid certain", according to analysts
Upwards on the stock exchange after new inflation figures
Business News

Upwards on the stock exchange after new inflation figures

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed with a maintained cheerful mood on Wednesday and the broad OMXS index rose by 0. 7 percent
Nervous on the market: It could get messy
Business News

Nervous on the market: It could get messy

The market is on high alert ahead of the American inflation figure for July this afternoon. It could get messy if there are surprises, according to SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren
Dark labor market - then it will brighten up again
Business News

Dark labor market - then it will brighten up again

Unemployment continues to rise – and the number of notices is increasing again. The notices are at a higher level than they usually do, says Eva Samakovlis at the Employment Service
Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out
Business News

Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out

This week, the inflation figure will be released, which will determine whether there will be an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank shortly after and how large it will be in that case. A double rate cut is more likely right now than no cut at all, says Jens Magnusson from SEB
Households are holding on to their wallets tighter
Business News

Households are holding on to their wallets tighter

More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden
Sweden News

More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden

For the first time in over 50 years, Sweden has net emigration. The number of asylum applications and granted residence permits continues to decrease
Retail trade decreased in June
Business News

Retail trade decreased in June

Swedish economy slowed down during the quarter
Business News

Swedish economy slowed down during the quarter

Unchanged on the Stockholm Stock Exchange – lift for SBB
Business News

Unchanged on the Stockholm Stock Exchange – lift for SBB

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the trading week unchanged, and closed slightly above zero. The real estate company SBB, on the other hand, had a sunny day, and rose nearly 10 percent
Unemployment Remains Unchanged
Business News

Unemployment Remains Unchanged

Call to the Central Bank: Double Rate Cut
Business News

Call to the Central Bank: Double Rate Cut

Women with an immigrant background study the most
Sweden News

Women with an immigrant background study the most

Young women with an immigrant background are the group that to the largest extent continues to study after high school, shows the Central Bureau of Statistics' (SCB) figures from 2023, reports SVT Väst.
Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald