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Second-Hand Market Sees Over 40 Percent Drop in February

The market for second-hand goods fell by over 40 percent in February, compared to the same month last year. .

Second-Hand Market Sees Over 40 Percent Drop in February

Second-hand goods for over a billion

The trade in used goods continues to grow and in October, the second-hand market turned over 1. 3 billion kronor, according to new figures from Svensk Handel.

Second-hand goods for over a billion

Halloween – a billion-dollar industry

Halloween celebrations are growing in Sweden, and so are the purchases of pumpkins, decorations, costumes, and sweets. According to a survey from Svensk Handel, Halloween sales are expected to generate 1.

Halloween – a billion-dollar industry

Interest Rate Criticism: Unjustified to Press Households Further

A number of actors think that the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut is too timid. "A larger cut would have been better for the economy and for households' strained budgets", writes Saco in a comment.

Interest Rate Criticism: Unjustified to Press Households Further