Financial News: Sweden Economic Confidence Falls In February

Sweden Economic Confidence Falls In February

02/26/2026 - 07:15:00 (RTTNews)

(RTTNews) - Sweden's economic confidence decreased for the second straight month in February to the lowest level in four months, while consumers expressed a less pessimistic outlook, survey results published by the National Institute of Economic Research showed on Thursday.

The economic tendency index dropped to 100.1 in February from 102.9 in January. Nonetheless, the index is slightly above the normal level of 100.

Sentiment weakened in all sectors, except indicators for the consumers and construction.

The index measuring confidence in the manufacturing sector decreased to a 5-month low of 97.7 from 103.4, primarily attributable to subdued production plans.

The morale for the trade sector eased to 108.0 from 109.8, and that for the services dropped to 104.4 from 105.3.

Meanwhile, the confidence indicator for the building and civil engineering industry improved to 100.3 from 97.9, driven by more optimistic recruitment plans and a less negative assessment of the order book.

The survey showed that consumer confidence rose to a 4-month high of 96.3 in February from 95.0 in the previous month.

The rise in consumer confidence was mainly due to a more positive view of both the current financial situation of the consumers and the Swedish economy, compared with twelve months ago, the survey said.

For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com

Market News provided by RTTNews

RECENT INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL NEWS

U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Jump Much More Than Expected (01 hr(s), 49 min(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - A report released by the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday showed crude o ...Full Story»

U.S. Factory Orders Inch Up In Line With Estimates In January (02 hr(s), 01 min(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed a slight increase in ...Full Story»

U.S. Producer Prices Climb 0.7% In February, Much More Than Expected (02 hr(s), 15 min(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Producer prices in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of Febru ...Full Story»

Bank Of Canada Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged For Third Straight Meeting (02 hr(s), 24 min(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - The Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave intere ...Full Story»

South Africa Retail Sales Growth Rebounds In January (03 hr(s), 02 min(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - South Africa's retail sales growth quickened in January after easing in the previo ...Full Story»

U.S. Producer Prices Climb Much More Than Expected In February (03 hr(s), 49 min(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Producer prices in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of Febru ...Full Story»

Malta HICP Inflation Remains Stable At 2.3% (04 hr(s), 08 min(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Malta's EU measure of inflation held steady in February, data from the National St ...Full Story»

Portugal Producer Prices Fall 3.5% (04 hr(s), 27 min(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Portugal's producer prices continued their declining trend in February, figures fr ...Full Story»