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SwedenSweden Employed Persons fell to 5.42M in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Sweden Employed Persons fell to 5.42M in August 2026, released September 2026, down 0.08M from July's 5.51M reading. The reading matched the 5.4M consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 0.1M. Over the past 3 months, Employed Persons averaged 5.45M, vs 5.25M in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 85th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
5.423
Actual
5.4
Consensus
5.507
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.07 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 5.45
Actual: 5.42
Error: +0.03
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.26 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/SEK | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Employed Persons (Sweden) was reported at 5.42 million in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 5.40 million by 0.02 million. The reading fell from the previous value of 5.51 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 5.37 million, ranging from 5.21 million to 5.91 million across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 5.44 million, up from the prior three at 5.26 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.20 million) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.09 million). In September readings over the past 3 years, Employed Persons has averaged 5.34 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.07 million.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 16, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Sep 24).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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About Employed Persons — Sweden
DEFINITION
Employed Persons is a financial indicator that measures the number of individuals who are currently employed in a specific country or region. It provides valuable insights into the overall health of the labor market and the level of economic activity. This indicator is often used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to assess the strength of an economy and make informed decisions. A higher number of employed persons is generally seen as a positive sign, indicating a growing economy and potential for increased consumer spending. Conversely, a decrease in employed persons may signal a weakening economy and potential job market challenges.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 5.423 M, consensus 5.4 M. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 5.507 M. Before that (Jun 2026): 5.398 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - SE Events
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | SE | Interest Rate Decision | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | Medium | |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SE | Producer Price Index YoY | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.75 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.80 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Household Lending Growth YoY | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.15 | Low | |
| Monday, September 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SE | Balance of Trade | 1.2 | 0.5 | 6.15 | Low | |