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Sweden's central bank cut rates to 2.0%, providing immediate relief to households with floating-rate mortgages. The move benefits real estate and...
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Norway's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund lost $40 billion in Q1 2025 due to heavy exposure to US tech stocks during an AI sector correction. The...
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Equinor is cutting 1,200 contractors (20% of contractor workforce) while preserving permanent jobs, reflecting Norway's complex balance between state...
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Swedish electricity prices approach 6 kronor per kWh as nuclear outages and stalled wind power create supply shortages. Southern residents face some...
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Gothenburg's tram company reveals executive salaries ranging from 115,000 to 70,000 SEK monthly. CEO Linda Rudenwall tops the list in this municipal...
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Swedish candy brand Bubs has been named one of Time magazine's best innovations of the year. The vegan treats have gained massive popularity abroad,...
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Construction firm NCC is cutting 70 jobs after being removed from Gothenburg's Västlänken railway project. The Swedish Transport Administration...
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Gold prices smashed through the $4,000 barrier for the first time, setting a new record. The precious metal has gained 52% this year as investors...
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Swedish forestry company Södra is eliminating 200 jobs across four locations. The cuts respond to negative profitability and challenging global...
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The World Trade Organization slashed its 2026 global trade growth forecast to 0.5% amid inflation, deflation, and trade tensions. While 2025 shows...
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The EU proposes 50% tariffs on excess steel imports while cutting quotas by 47%. Norway's Prime Minister warns this could cost 2,000 Norwegian jobs...
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Norway's electricity prices show extreme regional variations, with Northern Norway paying just 6.7 øre per kWh while Southeast Norway faces 82.9 øre....
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President Trump delays 25% truck tariffs to November after US manufacturers complain. The protectionist measures target imported commercial vehicles...
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Swedish fashion retailer Nelly won its copyright case against Shein but must pay the Chinese company's legal costs. The court fined Shein for...
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A cyberattack has paralyzed Asahi's delivery systems, threatening to leave stores without their popular Super Dry beer within days. The Japanese...
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Sweden's budget watchdog warns the government's 2026 budget creates a "massive uphill battle" for future leaders. The plan includes 80 billion kronor...
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Switzerland's watch industry confronts new 39% US tariffs that threaten its most important export market. Industry leaders express confusion about...
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Nordic electricity markets will switch to quarter-hour pricing starting October 1. Most consumers won't see major bill changes, but active energy...
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Braathens Regional Airline files for bankruptcy, canceling all Airbus flights and affecting 200 employees. The Swedish carrier's 2022 expansion...
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Gothenburg Port, Scandinavia's crucial shipping hub, faces potential shutdown due to mounting operational challenges. Officials acknowledge the port...
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Sweden's economy is projected to grow 2.4% next year, a significant improvement from current levels. However, unemployment will remain stubbornly...
Read more → Sweden's government has revealed significant tax reductions in its autumn budget, with families with children receiving the largest benefits. Readers...
Read more → President Trump announces a TikTok buyer will soon be revealed after U.S.-China trade talks. The agreement allows continued U.S. operation of the app...
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