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Education that quickly leads to a job

Do you want a job quickly after high school? Then maybe the transport or HVAC industry is something for you. But regardless of which program you choose, it's important to take a degree, says Johan Olsson at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.

Education that quickly leads to a job

League defrauded the elderly of millions - prosecuted

With the help of a robot, SMS messages and pre-written scripts, the scammers were able to deceive pensioners across Sweden out of millions of kronor. But an unknown hacker broke into the gang's computers and followed the scam in real-time.

League defrauded the elderly of millions - prosecuted

Heavy economists want a double cut

Several heavyweight economists want to see another double cut from the Central Bank on Thursday. But most analysts believe in a "normal" cut, of 0.

Heavy economists want a double cut

Employers ahead of the wage movement: Darker outlook

Industry's order books are weak. The situation is worse than usual.

Employers ahead of the wage movement: Darker outlook

Wallenberg: "Business as usual" in South Korea

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise's chairman Jacob Wallenberg is in South Korea despite the political chaos in the country. According to him, it is more important than ever to engage in the region.

Wallenberg: "Business as usual" in South Korea

After the Turbulence – Saab Opts Out of South Korea Trip

The defence group Saab is now choosing to cancel the planned trip to South Korea. On the other hand, business profile Jacob Wallenberg will go there as planned – despite political turbulence.

After the Turbulence – Saab Opts Out of South Korea Trip

Harsh criticism of nuclear power plan: "Jubilation calculation"

The criticism is harsh against the government's proposal on how new nuclear power should be financed. It is a joy calculation, is too poorly investigated and the risk is great that other power sources are pushed aside when nuclear power is subsidized.

Harsh criticism of nuclear power plan: "Jubilation calculation"

Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

No exceptions – not even for nuclear power. This will be the main rule when Sweden switches from surplus targets to balance targets in the state budget in three years, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

Bankruptcy Wave Threatens as Pandemic Debt Must be Paid

Approximately 13,500 limited companies are jointly liable for 30 billion kronor in deferred taxes from the pandemic. Now they will have to pay.

Bankruptcy Wave Threatens as Pandemic Debt Must be Paid

Swedish Export Threatened by Trump Victory

Donald Trump appears to be winning the American presidential election. This can have major effects on the Swedish economy.

Swedish Export Threatened by Trump Victory

More Unpredictable Electricity Prices – but Increased Flows

The flow of electricity to southern Sweden is increasing and the price picture becomes slightly more complicated. The effect is already visible on the first day with flow-based capacity calculation of electricity prices, according to Erik Ek, strategic operations manager at Svenska kraftnät.

More Unpredictable Electricity Prices – but Increased Flows

Risk of Higher Electricity Prices - Business Community Says No

Even the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise now wants to pause the new model for electricity transmission that is to be introduced at the end of October. The model risks leading to higher Swedish electricity prices, according to both experts and electricity producers.

Risk of Higher Electricity Prices - Business Community Says No

Thousands of Officials Laid Off in Recent Months

The labor market for privately employed officials remained tough during the third quarter, and 4,086 officials were laid off, according to the reorganization organization TRR. "Unfortunately, we do not see any recovery in the labor market during the autumn," says Johan Lagerhäll, CEO of TRR, according to a press release.

Thousands of Officials Laid Off in Recent Months

Companies Expect More Layoffs to Come

Swedish Enterprise signs a new economic forecast, painting a sluggish picture of the Swedish economy where unemployment persists. Economic growth, measured as GDP, only increases by a moderate 0.

Companies Expect More Layoffs to Come

Unions and Employers: Cut Interest Rates Faster

Unemployment is increasing and the economy is weak – unions and employers are pressing the Central Bank to lower the interest rate faster. "Time to take a bigger step and lower by 50 points", says Sacos chief economist Håkan Regnér.

Unions and Employers: Cut Interest Rates Faster

Business Community: "Every Stopped Electricity Project Worries"

The government's plans for billion loans and gigantic price guarantees to nuclear power can hardly be called technology-neutral, thinks Svenskt Näringsliv's CEO Jan-Olof Jacke. And that Vattenfall is putting the brakes on offshore wind power is unfortunate.

Business Community: "Every Stopped Electricity Project Worries"