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Global economic growth on very 'positive' path

Leading central bankers believe economic growth is advancing on a "very positive" path.

Brussels to create 'European IMF'

 

‘Massive amount’ in benefits paid out in error

Deliberate cheating and benefit fraud swell in Sweden.

 

Swedish current surplus narrows

Sweden reported a narrowing in their annual current surpluses in the fourth quarter of 2009.

 

Stronger labour market boosts Swedish finances

Lower unemployment makes government finances recover quicker.

Swedish current surpluses narrow

 

'Sweden is a tax haven'

The pervasive image of Sweden as a high-tax country is incorrect, says the man who helped Ikea and Tetra Pak leave in the 1980’s.

 

Sweden and Finland hit by record recessions

 

Sweden slips back into recession

Interest rate hike this summer less likely as Swedish economy unexpectedly declined last quarter.

Sweden and Finland hit by record recessions

 

Swedish shopping on the rise

Retail trade swells as consumers eye better economic future.

 

Lousy year for Swedish foreign trade

Swedish exports and imports fell sharply last year – but pharmaceuticals and food rose.

 

Swedish economy on the rise

Both business and consumer confidence is getting more positive.

 

Why golfers get the job

COLUMN Athletic people are more likely to be awarded the best jobs – at least golfers, economist Eva Mörk writes.

 

Stockholm among Europe’s best future cities

Stockholm crowned as the 4th best European city of the future as foreign direct investments swell.

 

Sweden unemployment jumps

Unemployment rate about to bypass government's predicted peak.

 

Real estate prices up in Sweden

Housing prices are up in most Swedish counties – but not in all.

 

Obama's bank reforms won't work in Europe

 

Anders Borg cranks up pressure on Greece

"They must be serious," said Swedish finance minister Anders Borg of the Greek government. "What we've seen so far is not enough".

 

Swedish seniors lead Europe in mobile ownership

Nearly all Swedes older than 65 use the mobile technology - way ahead of other European and American pensioners.

 

Joblessness growing threat to Estonian recovery

Swedish bank SEB in Tallinn said it is time for Estonia to wake up.

 

Sweden builds world's biggest wave power plant

Swedish authority backs up massive renewable energy project.

 

Swedish repo rate hike expected this summer

Swedish krona rallied against the euro after the Riksbank said it would keep interests at record low - at least until the summer.

 

Only a 'miracle' can save the Baltic Sea

Over-fished, polluted by agricultural nutrient and uncared for.

 

Economic situation in the Baltics stabilizing

Sweden's Finance Minister brings hope to troubled banks.

 

EU: 'Greece does not need IMF help'

 

Anders Borg: IMF role in Greece crisis 'not taboo'

Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg said that discussion of an IMF role in resolving Greece's debt crisis should not be ruled out.

EU: 'Greece does not need IMF help'

 

Swedish consumers ready to shop – soon

Swedish consumers are getting more upbeat about their personal finances – but still hold tight to the money.

 

Stronger outlook for Swedish economy

The Swedish government has raised its outlook for the economic recovery as unemployment finally is expected to reverse.

 

Interest rate hike to hit homeowners

Mortgage lender warns of sharp interest rate rises in late 2010.

 

Sweden climbs in economic freedom ranking

To invest and operate businesses is easy in Sweden – while the tax burden remains large.

 

Sweden among world's best in logistics

Third most trade-friendly nation on the back of efficient logistics.

 

Swedish economic growth to be ‘sluggish’

New global risks are building up and Sweden’s economic growth may be slow-moving, Swedbank warned in new report.

 

Swedish inflation speeds up

Consumer prices in Sweden increase quicker than expected.

 

Swedish industry eyes growing demand

Swelling inflow of orders make Swedish purchasing managers happy.

 

Wind power investments doubled in Sweden

Investments in Swedish wind power stronger than ever before.

 

Why deflation is devastating for Sweden

ANALYSIS - Despite falling prices, hardly any Swede would say that costs of living have dropped in the last few months.

 

The world is not run by the G2 - yet

ANALYSIS – The concept of a "G2" that would see China and the United States ruling global affairs is far from reality, the fraught climate change talks in Copenhagen have shown.

 

Rising consumption to aid Sweden's economy

Consumption-happy households to lead the way out of the crisis.

 

Swedish key rate held unchanged

Sweden's central bank aims to boost economic recovery.

 

Sweden forced to pay overdue import taxes

Sweden ordered to cough up monies to European Union.

 

Increasing support for euro in Sweden

New referendum unlikely despite a majority of the Swedes are ready to say farewell to the krona.

 

Sweden's deflation deeper than expected

Consumer prizes keeps falling in Sweden.

 
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