confidence

Ikea

Ikea no longer Sweden's most trusted brand

Furniture giant Ikea has been pulled apart by the Swedish public, voted as the fourth most trusted brand in the country despite topping the consumer confidence charts for the past nine years.

Economy

Swedish consumers optimistic about future

Swedish consumers are increasingly confident of the prospects for the country’s economy, according to a new report, but growth could be hit by austerity measures in Europe.

Economy

Swedes confident despite debt crisis

Swedish businesses and consumers remain confident about the prospects for the economy, despite the debt crisis in the eurozone, according to a new report.

Economy

Analysts see more signs of slowing economy

Consumers and businesses are continuing to lose confidence in the Swedish economy, according to a new report by the National Institute for Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet - KI)).

Election

Confidence in government falls

Confidence in the Swedish government has fallen, according to a new survey by polling company Skop. But the poll had little comfort for the opposition Alliance, with the number of people who believe that they would do a better job also falling.