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Swedish economic sentiment largely unchanged in March

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Swedish economic sentiment largely unchanged in March
Key Points
  • The overall economic sentiment indicator rose slightly to 99.9 in March.
  • Household confidence fell to 95.2, indicating weaker sentiment than normal.
  • Business sentiment is normal, with construction stronger than normal and companies expecting price increases.

The sentiment in the Swedish economy is largely unchanged in March, according to a barometer indicator from the National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet, KI). 7 in February. 3.

According to KI, all indicators within the business sector show a normal sentiment level, except within construction activity where the situation strengthened further and is now stronger than normal. In contrast, the sentiment among households is weaker than normal and fell somewhat in March. Companies reportedly expect to raise sales prices to a normal extent over the next three months.

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