November 21, 2009
Konjunkturinstitutet
The following articles have been tagged with "Konjunkturinstitutet":
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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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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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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Swedish job losses set to soar in 2009
Business & Money: 19 Dec 08
The global financial crisis is set to have a major effect on the real economy in Sweden next year, according to a new report from a government research institute.
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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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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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Analysts see more signs of slowing economy
National: 23 Jan 08
Consumers and businesses are gradually losing confidence in the Swedish economy.
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Big fall in consumer confidence
Business & Money: 21 Dec 07
Businesses are still optimistic, but consumer confidence has fallen drastically, according to a new report.
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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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"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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Happy name day to me. No, not Blatte Day (yet) »
"Hey all you Elizabeths out there. Today (November 19 if you’re reading another day) is our name day. Happy Elizabeth Day. (Or Elisabeth or Elisabet as you are more likely to be if you are Swedish) So what’s a name day (if you haven’t already clicked on the Wiki link), it’s “a tradition in many countries..." READ »
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- Sweden’s first marine national park opens
In Sweden's west coast archipelago you find the tiny Koster islands. As of September 2009, these two tourist magnets and the sea around them make up Sweden’s first marine national park, 100 years... - Feasting on wild foods in Sweden
The Swedish forests are rich with ingredients that foodies dream about, from delicious wild strawberries to highly sought chanterelles and porcini mushrooms. And it’s all free! - Sweden — the road trip
Sweden.se writer Christine Demsteader spent her summer holiday exploring the length and breadth of Sweden. On the road she met many tourists who shared their experiences of the country. - Funny business — stand-up comedy in Sweden
Updated August 31, 2009 Stockholm has just hosted its first international comedy festival, only days after the most important stand-up event of the year, Swedish Stand-up Awards 2009 took place....
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