Sweden's finance minister sees signs economy

Sweden's economy is picking up speed after a period of sluggish growth, but uncertainty remains high according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson .

Sweden's economy has struggled this year and households remain cautious about spending, despite real wage growth and eight rate cuts by the central bank since spring 2024.



In the third quarter, GDP growth was however faster than expected at 1.1% from the previous quarter.



The right-wing government's budget for 2026 is the country's most expansive since the pandemic, aiming to boost households and speed up growth ahead of a general election in September.