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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

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

A welcome budget message that is applauded from several directions. Now the big question is what the money will be spent on.

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

Both LO and Svenskt Näringsliv are now putting pressure on Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to present an expansive autumn budget. It's time to climb out of the sandbox and get the workshop going again, says LO Chairman Johan Lindholm.

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

The weak krona has boosted Swedish export industry – something LO thinks the workers haven't got a share of. We cannot enter into a bargaining round relying on the krona continuing to weaken.

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic