Economics

A Heap of Economic Pitfalls Awaits Next Swedish Government

  • Sweden faces economic slowdown and higher interest rates
  • Exports could suffer amid growing global trade dispute
Photographer: Johan Jeppsson/Bloomberg
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The next Swedish government, whatever it may be, won’t be wanting for economic hurdles.

And with the rise the nationalist Sweden Democrats, the country is poised to emerge from Sunday’s election in one of the most difficult parliamentary situations in the history of its democracy. The deadlock that could follow has investors, executives and economists worried that key tests won’t be met.