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Presents quarterly indicators of economic activity in Sweden from 1994 to 1996. Industrial production; Foreign exchange; Producer prices; Exports and imports.

The report presents a political and economic outlook for Sweden for 2014-2018. An overview of the country's political stability and international relations is provided as well its political structure. Updates on the country's economic condition are offered, along with its outlook on fiscal and monetary policy. Graphic representations of key related data and market forecasts are included.

The article presents an overview of the economic and political performance and forecasts of Sweden for 2013 to 2017. The ruling Alliance for Sweden won the September 2010 elections but failed to obtain majority seats. Meanwhile, real gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to increase from 1.1% in 2012 to 1.7% in 2013 and average inflation will decline from 0.9% in 2012 to 0.4% in 2013.

The report presents a political and economic outlook of Sweden for 2013-2017. An overview of the country's domestic political scene and international relations is provided as well the structure of its government. Updates on its economic condition are offered, along with its policy outlook on fiscal and monetary policy. Graphic representations of key related data and market forecasts are included.

A report on Sweden as of March 2013 is presented. It provides an outlook from 2013 to 2017 of fiscal policy, monetary policy, and economic development. It offers charts on central government finances, real effective exchange rate, and interest rates. It explores the political structure of Sweden which focuses on government ministers, the electoral system, and the national legislature.

A report on the political and economic condition of Sweden as of February 2013 is presented. It states that the government's policy programme will focus in supporting tax policy, employment and increasing flexibility in the housing market. It anticipates that public debt will remain low, falling from just below 40% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 to around 34% in 2013. Charts depicting the monthly, quarterly and annual economic data and forecasts from 2008 to 2014 are also presented.

The article offers information on the economic forecast for Sweden for 2013-2017. It says that the minority four-party centre-right Alliance is expected to serve a full term until September 2014. It says that the government's policy programme will focus on employment, tax reform policy, and increase housing market. It also expects real gross domestic product (GDP) to remain low at 0.9% in 2013.

The article discusses the political and economic situation in Sweden as of October 2012 and profides forecasts from 2013 to 2017. It says that the government will focus on the employment support, tax policy reform, and increasing housing market flexibility. It highlights information on the political stability, general election in September 2014, and economic growth. Charts and tables on the annual and forecasted economic indicators data are presented.

The report presents political and economic forecasts of Sweden for 2012-2016. An overview of Sweden's domestic politics, international relations, government structure, key ministers and main political parties is offered. Updates on its economic condition are offered, along with its policy outlook on monetary and fiscal policies. Included are graphic representations of key related data and economic forecasts.

The article presents updates on the business developments, economic and political trends, and government regulations in Sweden. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to slowdown in the second half of 2012, resulting in overall GDP growth of 0.6% in 2012. Details on the status of the currency exchange rate of the country are provided.

The article provides a country report on Sweden for April 2012. It highlights the outlook on its economy and politics through 2012 involving low public debt, the government's policy programme on promotion of employment and the fall of inflation. It also notes that one-third of unemployed people does not receive unemployment benefits leading to debate over a compulsory contributions system for them.

The article discusses the economic forecasts for Sweden for 2011 to 2015. It predicts that the economic growth will continue at a rate of 3.7% in 2011 due to the strength of domestic demand and improvement in the export sector. It forecasts that the 2% inflation rate in 2011-2015 will be driven by reduced domestic cost pressure, economic growth, and decreased unemployment. It adds that the strength of the country's external accounts will continue.

The article presents an economic forecast for Sweden through 2015. It discusses the country's international assumptions in terms of its gross domestic product, exchange rates, public finance, and commodity prices. Moreover, it analyzes the country's economic stability relative to its annual inflation rate as well as the fluctuations in the value and performance of its national currency in the foreign currency market.

The article forecasts the political and economic conditions as well as the economic policy of Sweden for 2011-2015. It notes that the country continues to make a stable political environment that is characterised by broad agreement between parties. It says that the fourt-party centre-right Alliance for Sweden coalition continues to reform programmes including budgetary policy and implementing existing legislation. Also, the country's economy is expected to show growth during the period.

The article focuses on the economic forecast in Sweden. It says that a 2% slow on economic growth will be realized in 2011 and will have an average of 2% consumption growth in 2011-2014. It states that exchange rate will increase slowly by 2011 and will weaken slightly in 2012-2014 leading to a rise in inflation rate by 2011-2014. Moreover, there will be further declines on gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010 and beyond.

The article forecasts the political condition and economic policy of Sweden for 2010-2011. It provides an overview of the country's domestic politics and international relations. It also notes the economic policy of Sweden with regards to its policy trends, fiscal and monetary policy. It also discusses the country's economic forecasting concerning its international assumptions and economic growth.

The article presents the political, economic, and economic policy outlook for Sweden for 2010-2011. Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU) forecasts that the Alliance for Sweden coalition will be re-elected in September 2010. EIU believes that budget deficit will likely remain at around two percent of gross domestic product (GDP) over the forecast period. Moreover, EIU predicts that inflation will average two percent.

The article forecasts the economic performance of Sweden for 2010-2011 with regards to its international assumptions and economic growth. It states that imports are anticipated to increase by more than exports in both 2010 and 2011 with the domestic economy of the country recovering more than those of its primary trading partners. It says that a double drop in major export markets in North America and Europe would have an important dampening impact on the economy of the country in 2011.

The article forecasts the political and economic conditions of Sweden for 2010-2011 with regards to its domestic politics, international relations, policy trends, and fiscal policy. It predicts that the country's consensual politics will come up with a solution which avoids the excessive influence of far-right party. Its international relations is expected to remain neutral. It hopes to keep its public debt/gross domestic product (GDP) ratio 40% of its GDP.

The article reports on the economic forecast for 2009-2011 for Sweden. It expects national inflation rate to increase over the forecast period. It notes that there remains a risk of a decline in krona because of Swedish banks' exposure to the Baltics and higher inflation in Sweden than in the euro area. Furthermore, a moderate further decline in surplus or gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is predicted over the forecast period.

Presents statistics related to the economic structure of Sweden between 2001 to 2004. Data reflecting the consumer price inflation between the time-span; Percentage of import and export trade of Sweden with other countries for the year 2004; Principal economic sectors contributing in the import and export trade with total capital in U.S. dollars as the criteria.

The article focuses on the economic performance in Sweden specifically on the slight increase on the industrial output in September 2009 and the new investment entered by Saab AB to double its car production. The industrial output showed a modest revival which was based on the 0.2 percent monthly growth rate in the mining and manufacturing sectors. The 400 million euro loan of Saab has been approved by the European Investment Bank to be able to meet its goal of doubling its car production.

The article forecasts the economic performance of Sweden from 2010-2011 regarding its international assumptions, economic growth, and inflation as well as foreign exchange rates and external sector. The global economy is starting to come out from a terrible recession in the late 2008 and early 2009 but the strongest slump in the world trade was seen in 2009 since the second world war. The inflation rate of the country is predicted to increase in 2010-2011 from its 0.5% deflation in 2009.

The article presents the economic forecast from Sweden for 2010-2011. It forecasts that the oil prices in the country will remain below the average of 2008 over the forecast period. It projects that the country's economy will improve from the second half of 2009 due to the growth of the global economy. It notes that the gross domestic product (GDP) will grow significantly in 2009 and 2010 by 1.3% and 1.6% respectively.

The article presents an outlook for the economic conditions of Sweden in 2009-2010. It is stated that Sweden is experiencing recession because the decreasing global demand is affecting its open economy and exports. It is mentioned that the interest rates in Sweden are likely to decrease due to domestic demand contraction, as well as weak exports and imports. It is estimated that the Swedish krona will remain weak against the U.S. dollar.

The article reports on the 2009-2010 economic outlook of Sweden. It stresses that the country's economic activity is leading to a severe economic downturn since 1940s which great affected its exportation industry as well as local demand wherein its gross domestic product (GDP) is perceived to decrease by 5.3%. It also projects that the country's annual inflation rate will increase by 1.3% wherein its commodity prices will continue to decline and currency will face further risk.

The article presents an economic forecast for Sweden from 2007 to 2010. An overview on the country's international assumption, economic growth, inflation, national currency exchange rates, and export earnings is provided. It says that with exports and imports expected to weaken significantly, the current-account balance is forecasted to record smaller surpluses over 2009-2010, with 5.7% and 5.9% of gross domestic product, following an estimated surplus of 8.3% in 2008.

The article discusses the economic forecast for 2009-2010 in Sweden. It is noted that the decline in global demand has affected the open economy of the country and exports are set to contract sharply in 2009. Meanwhile the real gross domestic product is expected to increase by 35% after a decrease of 0.5% in 2008. Moreover, inflation will ease further with an annual average of 3.5%.

The article presents an economic forecasting for Sweden for 2009-2010. It predicts that a general tightening of lending criteria and contracting domestic and external demand will be reflected in declining economic activity in 2009 followed by only a modest recovery in 2010. In addition, its real gross domestic product is expected to slow from an estimated 0.5% in 2008 to -2.1% in 2009, but to pick up albeit slowly in 2010 to 0.3%.

The article presents economic forecasts in Sweden for 2009-2010. It states that because of the global financial crisis, the world trade is expected to contract and the global economy will contract in 2009 by 0.4% at market exchange rates. It mentions that the Economist Intelligence Unit's forecast of further deterioration of the financial crisis would cause drastic cuts in lending to households and companies, and the annual average inflation will slow to 1.2% in 2009 and 1% in 2010.

Compares annual economic indicators in Sweden from 2000-2004. Gross domestic product; Consumer price inflation; Exports; Imports; Exchange rate.

The article forecasts the economic performance of Sweden for 2009-2010. The current and ongoing global financial crisis will continue to have a direct impact on the Swedish economy. The Economist Intelligence Unit has lowered its gross domestic product growth forecast to 0.7% for 2008 and -0.6% for 2009. The country expects only a modest recovery to growth of 0.7% in 2010.

The article presents an economic forecast for Sweden through 2009. An overview of the country's international assumption, economic condition, national currency exchange rates and export earnings is provided. Moreover, it is expected that the country's real gross domestic product will decelerate while the inflation will fall from 3.7% in 2008 to 2.4% in 2009 due to easing international commodity prices. It is also expected a slight strengthening of the Swedish krona from 2008 to 2009.

The article presents the economic outlook for Sweden for 2008-2009, including its international assumptions, economic growth, and other related topics. World gross domestic product (GDP) growth is forecast to slowdown from 3.7% in 2007 to 2.6% in 2008 and 2.8% in 2009. Export performance is expected to slowdown as a result of the global financial market instability, while domestic demand continues to strengthen. Consumer price index continues to increase with an inflation rate of 2.4%.

The article highlights the economic forecast of Sweden for 2008-2009. The effect of the global financial market instability with regard to the Swedish economy is expected to be low but the tightening of lending criteria and weaker external demands will gradually slow the pace of economic expansion in 2008-2009. Weak external demands and more restricted credit availability will lead to the decline in the capital spending growth in the outlook period.

The article presents the outlook for Sweden for 2008-2009, including information on the political outlook, economic policy outlook and international relations. Despite a decline in voter support since the election in September 2006, the four-party center-right Alliance for Sweden government is expected to remain secure over the outlook period. Meanwhile, a strong economy, robust public finances and a parliamentary majority offer the coalition considerable scope to implement its reform plans.

The article provides information on the political and economic outlook in Sweden from 2007-2008 relative to its domestic politics and economic activities. The Alliance for Sweden government has introduced policy program to strengthen the economic incentive to work and reduce welfare dependency. It plans to reduce its holding in several companies. The country's employment and labor supply have increased which show the strong performance of its labor market.

Presents key economic indicators in Sweden, from 1997 to 2001. Gross domestic product; Consumer price inflation; Principal exports and imports.

The article reports political and economic-related developments in Sweden. Sweden has a new center-right government after 12 years of Social Democratic Party (SAP). Its new prime minister is Fredrik Reinfeldt who is the popular head of the Moderate Party which recorded its best election performance in almost 80 years. The main emphasis of the 2007 budget was on job creation and market liberalization measures where fiscal policy will be moderately expansionary over the outlook period.

The article presents a political and economic outlook for Sweden for 2006-2007. The Social Democratic Party (SAP) is expected to continue as a minority single-party government until the general election in September 2006. The prime minister, Goran Persson, has indicated that the SAP would be open to the possibility of a formal coalition with one, and possibly both, of the support parties. The 2006 budget had an electoral slant, detailing income tax cuts and sizeable increases in expenditure targeting the promotion of small businesses, the labor market and social care. The real GDP growth is forecast to accelerate from 2.7% in 2005 to 3.4% in 2006, before slowing slightly to 3% in 2007.

The article presents a political and economic outlook for Sweden for the period 2006-2007. The general election will be held in September 2006. Real gross domestic product growth is expected to accelerate 3.2% in 2006 and will slow down in 2007. Inflation is forecasted to pickup gradually. Meanwhile, external accounts will remain in surplus.

Presents information on the new system of collecting data on employment and unemployment in Sweden, given by Statistics Sweden, the statistics office of the country. Statistics reflecting the change in the employment trends in the country from the second quarter of 2004 till August 2005; Observations regarding the wage growth in the country during the period; Trends observed regarding price inflation in the country.

Presents a sectorwise breakdown of the national accounts data for Sweden for the second quarter of 2005. Statistics reflecting the rise of value added in the national accounts during the period; Details of the rise in production during the time-period, January to June 2005; Annotation on the weakest performance in the financial service sector.

Presents information on the estimates, released by the national accounts of Sweden, on the momentum gained by the economy in the second quarter of 2005. Statistics on the rate of gross domestic product growth; State of private consumption and exports in Sweden; Comment on the retail sales sector of Sweden.

Presents the economic forecast for Sweden for the year 2006-07. Information on the assumptions by the world community regarding the expected state of the Swedish economy; Details of the gross domestic product by expenditure of the country; Comment on the pressure associated with inflation in Sweden.

Reports political and economic developments in Sweden as of January 2005. Reorganization of the government by Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson; Percentage growth of gross domestic product in 2004; Inflation rate in December 2004; Performance of the Swedish krona vis a vis the U.S. Dollar and the Euro; Disputes on government ownership ethics.

Forecasts the economy of Sweden for 2005-2006. Gross domestic product growth; Exchange rates; Financial indicators; Commodity prices.

Forecasts the political and economic condition in Sweden for 2004-2005. Overview of domestic politics; Assessment of the country's membership of the European Union; Economic policy outlook with emphasis on policy trends, fiscal and monetary policy; Summary of international assumptions.

Forecasts the political and economic condition in Sweden for 2004-2005. Overview of the country's domestic politics; Economic policy outlook with emphasis on tax revenue from the state-run alcohol monopoly; Expectations on gross domestic product growth.

Discusses the political and economic outlook of Sweden for 2004-2005. Swedish voters' rejection of the single currency in referendum; Foreign relations; Fiscal and monetary policy; Gross domestic product; Foreign exchange rate.