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May 28, 2012
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Poverty drops in Sweden: report
Business & Money: 16 Mar 12
The number of poor households in Sweden has decreased after a dramatic rise over the last ten years, according to figures that the Parliamentary Investigative Service has calculated on the behest of the Left Party.
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Sweden faces economic slowdown: report
Business & Money: 31 Aug 11
Sweden's National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) has cut its forecast for Swedish growth and sees a significant risk that the eurozone debt crisis could worsen.
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Moderates push back promised tax cut plans
Politics: 16 Aug 11
Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt announced on Tuesday his Moderate Party was delaying plans to implement several tax reductions, citing increasing concerns about the state of the global economy.
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Why coming to work in Sweden has never been easier
Society: 13 Jul 11
Whether you’re an architect, a cook or a nurse, there could well be a job in Sweden for you. If you want to come and work in Sweden, here is a guide to what to do.
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Slower growth ahead for Swedish economy: report
Business & Money: 22 Jun 11
Sweden's economic growth is expected to slow further in 2011 following record strong growth in 2010, according to a new forecast from the Sweden's National Institute of Economic Research.
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Sweden's Borg in bold unemployment promise
Politics: 3 Feb 11
Swedish finance minister Anders Borg has promised to bring the country's jobless rate down to 5 percent by 2014, putting Sweden "in the European elite" of low unemployment.
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Swedish GDP growth nears record high: report
Business & Money: 21 Dec 10
Sweden's GDP growth is currently at levels that have been outpaced only four other times since World War Two, according to a finance ministry agency on Tuesday.
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Swedish economy posts record growth
Business & Money: 29 Nov 10
Sweden's economy continued its rapid expansion in the third quarter, easily beating analyst expectations and registering the highest year-on-year GDP growth rate on record, the national statistics agency reported on Monday.
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Swedish optimism on economy grows
Business & Money: 25 Nov 10
A research institute has revealed that while optimism among Swedes regarding the country's economy has increased, they are feeling less positive about their own household finances.
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Swedish wages plagued by record-low increases
Business & Money: 4 Oct 10
Wages in Sweden have increased at historically low rates so far this year, according to preliminary figures from the National Mediation Office.
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Maid in Sweden: clean home, dirty money?
Analysis & Opinion: 16 Sep 10
Few would argue with the merits of a clean house, yet Swedes don't seem ready to sweep the issue of hiring domestic help under the rug. And as Paul O'Mahony discovers, controversial tax breaks are only part of the story.
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Improved outlook for Swedish economy: report
Business & Money: 1 Sep 10
Swedes should expect higher economic growth and lower unemployment than previously forecast, according to a new report from the National Institute of Economic Research.
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Sweden reports 3.7% GDP growth in Q2
Business & Money: 30 Jul 10
Sweden's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.7 percent in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, Statistics Sweden (Statistiska centralbyrån, SCB) reported on Friday.
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Swedes more positive about economy: study
National: 29 Jul 10
Consumer confidence in the economy among Swedes is considerably more positive than normal, the National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet) wrote in its latest monthly barometer.
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Sweden hikes GDP forecast
Business & Money: 5 Jul 10
The Swedish government has raised its forecast for growth and calculated that Sweden's GDP will grow by 3.3 percent in 2010, 0.8 percent up on the forecast presented in its spring budget.
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Swedish consumers optimistic about future
Business & Money: 23 Jun 10
Swedish consumers are increasingly confident of the prospects for the country’s economy, according to a new report, but growth could be hit by austerity measures in Europe.
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Riksbank off base with finance crunch rate hikes
Business & Money: 15 Mar 10
The Swedish Riksbank has concluded that while everyone failed to see the impending finance crunch, it's own board was furthest behind when it raised interest rates just weeks before the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.
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Swedes show growing confidence in economy
Business & Money: 25 Feb 10
Business and consumer confidence are booming in Sweden, according to new figures from the National Institute of Economic Research.
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Swedish economy over the worst: report
Business & Money: 18 Dec 09
Sweden's economy is showing strong signs of recovery with tax cuts and low interest rates helping to bring the country out of a protracted slump, according to a new report from the National Institute of Economic Research.
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Employers concerned by union pay raise demands
Business & Money: 2 Nov 09
Sweden’s unions announced demands on Monday that workers in the manufacturing sector receive a 2.6 percent wage increase, much to the dismay of leading employers' groups.
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'Biggest GDP drop in Swedish history'
National: 29 May 09
Sweden’s GDP took a historic dive in the first quarter of 2009, plummeting by 6.5 percent, according to new statistics.
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Sahlin promises assistance to pensioners
Politics: 2 May 09
Swedish Social Democratic Party leader Mona Sahlin promised to work for increased unemployment benefits in her May Day speech on Friday, particularly addressing the issues facing pensioners.
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Borg forecasts mass unemployment
Business & Money: 1 Apr 09
Sweden's finance minister Anders Borg has predicted that the country's unemployment rate will hit 12 percent in 2011 as GDP plummets 4.2 percent in 2009.
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'Economic crisis as bad as the 1990s': report
Business & Money: 31 Mar 09
The Swedish economy will deteriorate sharply this year. GDP will drop by 3.9 percent and 250,000 jobs will disappear by the end of 2010, according to a new report published on Tuesday.
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Swedish vegetable prices at 15-year high
National: 21 Mar 09
Swedish vegetable prices have risen 15.6 percent over the past year and are at now at their highest for 15 years, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden.
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Swedish households remain pessimistic
Business & Money: 22 Dec 08
With the state of the Swedish economy considerably weaker than normal, households remain pessimistic over their private finances and the nation's economy, a new report shows.
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Krona slumps to new euro low
Business & Money: 5 Dec 08
Sweden's currency slipped to a record low against the euro on Friday, while also falling to a five-year low against the dollar.
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Confidence in economy hits record low
Business & Money: 26 Nov 08
A major index measuring sentiment about the Swedish economy continued to fall in November, reaching its lowest level since measurements began in 1996.
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Swedish economy set for minor recession
Business & Money: 29 Oct 08
The National Institute of Economic Research predicts Sweden's economy will shrink slightly next year as the country’s main economic indicator dropped to its lowest level since 1996.
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New budget sees lower growth for Sweden
Business & Money: 22 Sep 08
Sweden has cut near term growth forecasts in its latest budget proposal, while at the same time projecting higher unemployment and lower inflation.
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Borg forecasts major interest rate cut
Business & Money: 11 Sep 08
Sweden's Finance Minister Anders Borg has predicted that the Riksbank will cut its benchmark interest rate over the next year to a level much lower than that anticipated by analysts.
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Swedish economic growth set to contract
Business & Money: 27 Aug 08
Sweden’s economy is heading for a rough patch according to a fresh report from the National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet).
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Confidence in Sweden's economy plummets
Business & Money: 31 Jul 08
Swedish consumer confidence is at its lowest for over 15 years, a new report from the National Institute of Economic Research (KI) shows.
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Pessimism grows about the Swedish economy
Business & Money: 25 Jun 08
The National Institute of Economic Research (KI) reports that the mood toward Sweden’s economy is unusually gloomy.
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Patients feel effects of nurses strike
National: 21 Apr 08
Health services in several parts of Sweden began redirecting ambulance traffic so that emergency rooms participating in the healthcare workers strike can close as planned at noon on Monday.
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Swedes more confident about the economy
Business & Money: 31 Mar 08
Confidence in Sweden’s economy rose in March, as more Swedes perceived a strengthening of the economy since February.
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Swedes more downbeat about the economy
Business & Money: 27 Feb 08
Consumer confidence is down in Sweden, with more households projecting a slumping economy.
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Swedish economy loses confidence
Business & Money: 27 Nov 07
Confidence in the Swedish economy has hit its lowest point for two years, according to a new survey.
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Research institute predicts sustained growth
Business & Money: 29 Aug 07
Swedish GDP is expected to grow by 3.5 percent in 2007, and by 3.8 percent in 2008, Konjunkturinstitutet (National Institute of Economic Research) said in its latest report on the Swedish economy.
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Union power should come with responsibility
Analysis & Opinion: 26 Jun 07
Swedish interest rate rises have been pushed on by high wage demands from trade unions. The unions' short-term gains are being won at the expense of the economy as a whole, argues Nima Sanandaji of think-tank Captus.
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Economy 'to grow more than expected'
Business & Money: 29 Mar 07
Sweden's economy will grow by more than previously expected in the next two years, with increased investments, higher wages, higher inflation and higher interest rates, it has been predicted.
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Agency criticizes 'inflationary' pay deals
Business & Money: 16 Mar 07
The National Institute of Economic Research has warned that three-year wage increases of over 10 percent will fuel inflation and lead to increased interest rates.
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Swedish consumers lose confidence
Business & Money: 29 Jan 07
Sweden's consumer confidence indicator fell to 14.7 in January from 15.1 in December.
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Swedish GDP to continue rising
Business & Money: 20 Dec 06
The Swedish economy is in a highly expansionary phase and GDP will grow fro the next three years. Inflation will remain low, says National Institute of Economic Research.
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Consumers see the good times ending
Business & Money: 27 Nov 06
The years of conspicuous consumption enjoyed by Swedish consumers for the past few years could soon be coming to an end. That, at least, is what many Swedes believe.
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Sweden must reform to stay afloat
Analysis & Opinion: 13 Nov 06
While Sweden's economic future looks bright in many respects, it will soon lose its competitive edge without major reforms to the role of the public sector, argues Nima Sanandaji
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Suspicion over Persson's growth prediction
Politics: 11 Aug 06
Swedish economic growth results were leaked to officials in the Ministry of Finance several days in advance. Now opposition politicians suspect that the secret figures were mentioned by prime minister Göran Persson in a speech.
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'Good growth prospects' for Sweden
Business & Money: 29 May 06
The Swedish economy is growing strongly and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, according to a new report.
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Swedish firms in election threat - Ulvskog
Politics: 8 Feb 06
The Social Democrats' party secretary Marita Ulvskog has accused Sweden's biggest companies of intentionally withholding investment in order to make the government look bad in the run-up to the election in September.
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Swedish consumer confidence falls
Smörgåsbord: 24 Nov 05
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Average family "cannot afford a house"
Society: 10 Nov 05
Average families where both parents are in blue-collar jobs on a collective wage agreement are no longer able to afford to buy a house in most parts of Sweden, according to a new report.
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Household confidence rises
Business & Money: 31 Aug 05
Swedish industry has become more competitive but employment is expected to continue its decline. Households are still expecting to up their spending.
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Swedish orders up, but jobs not on the way
Business & Money: 28 Jul 05
Companies cut back their workforces in the second quarter, and expect more redundancies in the third quarter. But orders and output are up, and are expected to keep growing.
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Swedish consumer confidence rises
Smörgåsbord: 28 Jul 05
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Call for tax breaks for domestic staff
Society: 29 Jun 05
Cut taxes on cleaners, gardeners and nannies, and create 10,000 new jobs. A new report says that making it cheaper to employ domestic staff will be good for both the government's bank account and the unemployment figures.
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Swedish consumer confidence falls
Smörgåsbord: 26 May 05
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Swedish consumer confidence falls
Smörgåsbord: 28 Apr 05
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"Budget for the unemployed" disappoints unions
Politics: 15 Apr 05
Sweden's finance minister Pär Nuder delivers his first budget and it is focused firmly on creating new jobs in time for the 2006 election - but neither the unions nor the opposition parties are satisfied.
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Economic research unit dismisses warnings of jobless growth
Smörgåsbord: 2 Feb 05
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Sweden "still in a recession"
Smörgåsbord: 17 Jan 05
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Swedish households and builders upbeat for 2005
Smörgåsbord: 5 Jan 05
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Swedes buying more online
Smörgåsbord: 23 Dec 04
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Sweden's new business code of ethics finalised
Smörgåsbord: 21 Dec 04
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Swedes more insecure about jobs
Smörgåsbord: 1 Dec 04
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HM put brakes on hiring in Sweden
Smörgåsbord: 22 Oct 04
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Swedish economy "third most competitive"
Smörgåsbord: 18 Oct 04
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High oil prices threaten growth
Business & Money: 28 Sep 04
Next year's export revenue predictions are looking over-optimistic, the recent budget is criticised and the threat of an airport strike looms.
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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