Report published August 28, 2026
Swedish NIER Survey (August 2026): Economic Sentiment Trends & SEB Macro Outlook
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- SEB
- Report date
- August 28, 2026
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Authors / editors: Amanda Sundström, Olle Holmgren
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Sweden's NIER economic tendency indicator climbed to 105.1 in August 2026, marking its highest reading since 2022 and exceeding consensus expectations. The recovery was supported by strong retail sentiment and recovering consumer confidence, while pricing plans held moderate.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Sweden's Economic Tendency Indicator rose to 105.1 in August 2026, reaching a new high since 2022 and beating expectations for the third straight month.
- 2.Business sentiment gains were led by retail trade sitting near historical highs, while manufacturing edged down slightly and services improved.
- 3.Pricing plans remained moderate and employment plans continued to recover, but a turnaround in the labour market is still needed before the Riksbank considers rate hikes.
Table of Contents
- Key points
- Economic tendency indicator
- NIER confidence, August 2026
Report data
Economic tendency indicator / Business & consumer sentiment
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Tendency Indicator (Economic sentiment) | 105.1 index | Swedish economic sentiment indicator actual vs 104.7 SEB forecast and 104.6 previous |
| Consumer Confidence | 98.0 index | Actual consumer confidence vs 97.6 SEB forecast and 97.2 previous |
| Manufacturing Confidence | 107.1 index | Actual manufacturing confidence vs 106.5 SEB forecast and 107.5 previous |
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Reported Data Context
- Economic Tendency Indicator (Economic sentiment): 105.1 index (August 2026) · Source: Swedish National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet, NIER)
- Consumer Confidence: 98.0 index (August 2026) · Source: Swedish National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet, NIER)
- Manufacturing Confidence: 107.1 index (August 2026) · Source: Swedish National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet, NIER)
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