Swedbank: Sweden manufacturing PMI rises to 56.1 in August

PUBT · 1d ago
Swedbank: Sweden manufacturing PMI rises to 56.1 in August
  • Swedbank’s August manufacturing PMI rose to 56.1 from 55.7, staying above the long-run average of 54.3.
  • Survey signaled firm growth, though recent readings point to stabilization at elevated levels rather than fresh acceleration.
  • Output drove the main lift, supported by employment, while weaker new orders weighed on the headline index.
  • Input-price index jumped to 75.4 from 67.2, flagging renewed cost pressures from higher commodities and supply-chain disruptions.
  • Persistent cost inflation risks margin compression for manufacturers, while raising the probability of stronger inflation pressures ahead.


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