Swedish May PMI: Good Growth, Higher Prices

Sweden's Manufacturing PMI rose to 57.3 in May 2026, its highest level in over four years, driven by strong global demand and defense spending.

Key Takeaways

• 1.The Swedish manufacturing PMI rose to 57.3 in May 2026, signaling the highest growth reading since February 2022.
• 2.The employment sub-index rose significantly to 59.1, indicating strengthening labor demand ahead of upcoming pay-talks.
• 3.Price pressures remain elevated at 81.6, driven by higher energy and commodity costs, which poses risks to inflation forecasts.

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