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Anders Stenkrona

Consumers Push Back as Food Costs Climb Despite Lower Spending

Consumers are rebelling against the high food prices – but the proportion of disposable income that we spend on food is lower now than it was at the beginning of the 1990s. Few people think about how it was in the 90s, but rather think about what was recently, says Anders Stenkrona, private economist at the bank Nordea.

Consumers Push Back as Food Costs Climb Despite Lower Spending

The trend break - Swedes' Christmas budget increases again

For the first time in three years, Swedes' Christmas budget is increasing. Stockholmers spend the most, according to a survey from Nordea.

The trend break - Swedes' Christmas budget increases again

More Swedes have better housing economy

Many homeowners' personal finances have improved since the price shock in society has subsided, according to a survey from Nordea. "It is reassuring that more and more people can afford increased costs.

More Swedes have better housing economy