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Surprise drop in Swedish growth fuels rate cut expectations

August 25, 2021 at 12:26 a.m.

By Daniel Dickson and Niklas Pollard STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - An unexpected contraction in the Swedish economy in the first quarter of 2014 due to subdued exports and lower inventories fueled...

‘Searching for Sugar Man’ director commits suicide aged 36

August 24, 2021 at 11:56 p.m.

By Niklas Pollard and Anna Rodriguez STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish film director Malik Bendjelloul, whose documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" won an Oscar last year, has killed himself, his family...

Sanitec shares rise in Sweden’s biggest IPO since 2006

August 24, 2021 at 6:55 p.m.

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Shares in bath and toilet maker Sanitec jumped on their first day of trading after Sweden's biggest listing in seven years met with strong demand from investors...

Swedish labour boss calls for rate cuts, won’t back down on wage demands

August 22, 2019 at 7:05 a.m.

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The head of Sweden's trade union confederation urges the central bank to cut interest rates to support the slowing economy and says union demands for wage hikes...

Wealthy Sweden spending too little: policy adviser

December 24, 2018 at 3:22 a.m.

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's centre-right coalition government is being too tight-fisted with public finances that are likely to remain strong for years to come, a think tank charged with evaluating...

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