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Why Sweden's Unemployment Rate Appears High in EU Rankings

Sweden is one of the countries in the EU with the highest unemployment, according to official statistics. But it's not quite that simple, according to experts who TT has spoken with.

Why Sweden's Unemployment Rate Appears High in EU Rankings

Sweden's New Industrial Agreement Brings Stability in Uncertain Times

An agreement that impresses in a turbulent world situation. This analysis is made by several assessors about the industrial agreement that was finalized during the night.

Sweden's New Industrial Agreement Brings Stability in Uncertain Times

Sweden's Interest Rate Cut Predicted Amid Inflation Surge

Expect a rate cut before the summer – despite an increasingly high inflation, according to Danske Bank's new economic report. .

Sweden's Interest Rate Cut Predicted Amid Inflation Surge

The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

Swedish economy shifted up during the fourth quarter. It can be yet another message that makes the Swedish Central Bank now apply the brakes for future interest rate cuts, according to analysts.

The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

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

Why the Central Bank didn't cut rates by 0.50 percentage points just yet

The Swedish Central Bank had not signaled. Therefore, there was no double rate cut just yet, but it will come later, believe analysts.

Why the Central Bank didn't cut rates by 0.50 percentage points just yet

Norrland Slows Down – Metropolitan Areas Take Over

Upper Norrland has in recent years been the driving force behind Swedish growth, while the metropolitan regions have acted as a brake. Now, the roles are expected to be reversed.

Norrland Slows Down – Metropolitan Areas Take Over

Economists see glimmers of hope on the labor market

Unemployment is stagnant, new figures show. And employment is increasing.

Economists see glimmers of hope on the labor market

So, the unexpected figure affects the interest rate

The Swedish economy is growing much slower than expected, according to preliminary Statistics Sweden data. But that does not change the Swedish Central Bank's rate of reduction, believe analysts.

So, the unexpected figure affects the interest rate

"Interest Rate Cut in the Nick of Time"

The Swedish economy is on its way to recovery – but the situation is fragile, according to major bank Nordea. In a report, the bank writes that the interest rate cuts are therefore coming "in the nick of time".

"Interest Rate Cut in the Nick of Time"

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.

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

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.

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

Inflation is falling, but less than expected. This can be partly explained by rising hotel costs – to some extent a Taylor Swift effect, according to assessors.

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"