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  • Mixed picture of the Business Cycle

    Statistics Sweden’s Business Cycle Clock showed that the business cycle situation was stronger in February 2026 than in February 2025. The signals are mixed, though. The upturn slowed down in the end of 2025 and in the beginning of 2026 the Business Cycle Clock have only showed small changes.

  • The business cycle upturn lost speed

    The Swedish economy was strengthened during 2025 with increasing GDP growth. Government consumption and investments drove growth in the fourth quarter. Monthly indicators showed a downturn in December. The downward trend continued in January 2026.

  • Subdued business cycle in December

    The Swedish business cycle was somewhat subdued in December compared to November. Statistics Sweden’s Business Cycle Clock showed a somewhat weaker business cycle situation than normal, but the signals are mixed. The indicators were equally distributed between recession, recovery and expansion phase.

  • The Business cycle continues to improve

    The Swedish business cycle has continued to improve. Ten of thirteen indicators in Statistics Sweden’s Business Cycle Clock had an upward trend in November 2025. Six of these indicators were situated in the expansion phase. Further information can be found in Statistics Sweden’s periodical, “Sveriges ekonomi – statistiskt perspektiv” (in Swedish).

  • Brighter Swedish economy

    A slight brightening can be seen in the Swedish economy during 2025. The activity rose even during the third quarter. The main contributions to growth came from household consumption, investments and exports. In October the GDP indicator fell slightly. Further information can be found in Statistics Sweden’s periodical, “Sveriges ekonomi – statistiskt perspektiv” (in Swedish).