Sweden’s Economic Tendency Indicator rose to 101.7 in June 2026 from a revised 99.9 in May, reaching its highest level since July 2022. Manufacturing confidence climbed to 105.1 from 101.4, the strongest reading since December 2022, as all subcomponents improved. Inventory assessments strengthened, with fewer firms reporting excess stock, and order books picked up in both domestic and export markets.
Sentiment in the services sector inched up to 101.9 from 101.5, supported mainly by professional services. Consumer confidence improved slightly, to 93.6 from 92.8, but remained below its historical average.
By contrast, confidence in the construction sector weakened to 97.3 from 99.4, reflecting downgraded employment plans. Retail trade sentiment also softened, slipping to 108.4 from 110.5, although it continued to be the strongest-performing sector overall.
Price expectations eased across all industries, with fewer firms planning to raise prices, though intentions remained above normal levels. Manufacturing was the only sector where price plans stayed elevated, while price expectations in construction and retail declined and those in services were broadly unchanged.
