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Ericsson is moving its operations from Kista to Hagastaden in Stockholm, a decision that affects thousands of employees and marks a notable change in the city's tech and business landscape. No timeline or reasons have been provided yet.
Sweden's preliminary Q1 GDP data arrives May 25, with analysts expecting 0.3% growth. Any deviation could affect Riksbank rate expectations and spark investor interest.
A major car brand has ended its collaboration with Hedin Bil, a leading Swedish car dealer, triggering over 2,000 online searches and widespread industry interest. The specific brand remains undisclosed, and no details are yet available.
The Swedish Riksbank held its policy rate at 2.75% after the May 21 meeting. Inflation remains above the 2% target at 2.8% in April. The decision aligned with analyst forecasts, and no further guidance on future cuts was given.
The Riksbank surprised markets by cutting its key rate to 2.50%, citing slowing growth and inflation nearing target. Governor Erik Thedéen says the economy needs support. The move is expected to lower mortgage rates and boost housing sentiment.
Statistics Sweden will release the April housing price index on May 22, with analysts predicting a 0.8% monthly rise driven by low supply and stable demand, especially in Stockholm.
Sweden sees a sharp rise in gasoline prices of at least 5 SEK at the pump. Trending search data indicates immediate public concern as motorists face higher fuel costs with no official statement yet released.
Swedish gasoline prices have jumped at least 5 kronor per liter, triggering over 2,000 searches in Sweden. The exact cause isn't clear, but the spike directly impacts consumers and raises costs for businesses. Market watchers are monitoring potential ripple effects on household budgets and startup operations.
Sweden's CSN student loan interest rate jumps above 7 percent, hitting hundreds of thousands of borrowers. The surge triggers high online searches as people seek details on the effective date and loan impact.
Swedish municipalities saw a 40% surge in successful cyber attacks in 2025, according to leaked data from the MSB's upcoming annual report. Ransomware and phishing were the primary methods, with 120 municipalities affected and 15% of attacks causing system shutdowns.
Hedin Mobility Group is closing car showrooms in Sweden, laying off about 100 workers. The announcement, made on 16 May 2026, did not specify affected locations or the closure timeline.
Sweden's annual inflation fell to 1.8% in April, the lowest level since 2021, according to Statistics Sweden. The drop was sharper than the Riksbank had forecast, driven by lower energy prices and weak domestic demand.
Sweden's April CPI is expected to fall to 2.1% from 2.3% in March, according to a Bloomberg survey of 15 economists. The Riksbank has signaled a potential rate cut in June if inflation continues to ease. Core inflation is forecast at 2.0%.
Sweden's Riksbank is expected to hold its key interest rate at 3.75% in its May 13 decision, following April CPI data that rose to 2.4%. Governor Erik Thedéen will hold a press conference after the announcement, with markets eyeing any policy signals.
Telia's network failure affects 200,000 users across Sweden's major cities. The outage, starting May 12, disrupts mobile and broadband services in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.
The find could extend mining operations for decades and boost Europe's raw material independence.
Sweden's April unemployment rate is expected to rise to 7.3% due to layoffs in auto and retail sectors, according to Statistics Sweden data due May 11. Analysts forecast an uptick from March's 7.1% as the economy shows signs of a slowdown.
Statistics Sweden releases April CPI on May 12, with analysts forecasting headline inflation at 2.1% and core at 2.3%. The Riksbank has signaled a potential rate cut if inflation stays low, affecting Swedish startups and venture capital dynamics.
Swedish newspaper Expressen is cutting 48 jobs due to a reduction in its magazine operations, sparking over 2,000 searches on Google Sweden.
Sweden's April 2026 CPI came in at 2.8%, up from March's 2.6%, meeting analyst expectations. Core CPIF slowed to 2.5%. The data lands just ahead of the Riksbank's rate decision on May 15.
Statistics Sweden releases April CPI data on May 9, with economists forecasting a 0.3% rise driven by higher energy costs. The data could impact Riksbank's upcoming rate decision.
A hack on Canvas locked students out of finals. Swedish universities are affected during the most critical exam period. Authorities investigate the cyberattack, with no statement from Instructure yet.
Canvas confirmed a cyberattack on May 6, 2026, exposing personal data of millions of students globally. Swedish media report several universities using Canvas are affected.
A hacking group has targeted Instructure's Canvas platform, demanding a ransom after allegedly stealing sensitive data from Nordic universities including Uppsala, Lund, and Helsinki. The threat has caused widespread concern among students and faculty across the region.