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Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends

Higher food prices are not unique to Sweden. Prices are rising just as much elsewhere in Europe, shows a new compilation.

Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends

This is why the Swedish currency SEK is surging right now

The Crown strengthens at a record pace. Against the euro, now under 11 kronor for the first time in two years and the dollar is approaching the 10-mark.

This is why the Swedish currency SEK is surging right now

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Inflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts.

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Increased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions.

Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

Inflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2. 2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

The weak krona worries Swedes the most

A weakening of the krona is one of the greatest concerns among Swedes when it comes to the country's economy. .

The weak krona worries Swedes the most

Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

Despite the inflation hike – The Central Bank will lower the interest rate in a couple of weeks. This is the major banks' assessment.

Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

Inflation fell more than expected in August, largely due to lower energy prices. This paves the way for a series of interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank.

Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

Inflation Falls More Than Expected

Inflation fell unexpectedly much in August, down to 1. 2 percent according to the KPIF measure.

Inflation Falls More Than Expected

The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"

Swedish economy is losing ground and during the second quarter, Sweden's gross national product (GNP) decreased by 0,3 percent, show new figures from SCB. We see no clear turnaround yet, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar.

The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"