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SwedenSweden Household Consumption MM fell to -0.5% in January 2018
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2018
Sweden Household Consumption MM fell to -0.5% in January 2018, released February 2018, down 1.0% from December's 0.5% reading.
Latest Release
-0.500000
Actual
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Consensus
0.500000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/SEK | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/SEK | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Household Consumption MM (Sweden) was reported at -0.5% in February 2018. The reading fell from the previous value of 0.5%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/SEK (Bullish SEK). A secondary relationship exists with USD/SEK, negatively correlated (Bullish SEK).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Gross Domestic Product YoY (Aug 28).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2018.
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Household Consumption MM - SE
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About Household Consumption MM — Sweden
DEFINITION
Household Consumption MM is a financial indicator that measures the change in the total amount of goods and services purchased by households on a monthly basis. It provides valuable insights into the spending habits and overall economic activity of households, which are a key driver of economic growth. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and investors as it can impact various sectors of the economy, such as retail, manufacturing, and services. A positive change in Household Consumption MM indicates an increase in consumer spending, which can stimulate economic growth, while a negative change may signal a slowdown in economic activity.
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 (Dec 2017): actual -0.5 %. Prior reading (Nov 2017): 0.5 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/SEK (Bullish SEK, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - SE Events
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:40 | SE | Industrial Inventories QoQ | 11.67 | -1.8 | 4.74 | Low | |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SE | Producer Price Index YoY | 7.4 | 6.9 | 7.10 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.80 | Low | |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SE | Balance of Trade | 2.6 | 3 | -2.85 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Household Lending Growth YoY | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.10 | Low | |
| Friday, August 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SE | Retail Sales YoY | 6.6 | 5.5 | 5.50 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Retail Sales MoM | 1 | -0.6 | -0.60 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Gross Domestic Product YoY | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.80 | Medium | |
| 07:00 | SE | Consumer Confidence | 97.1 | 96.7 | 97.90 | Low | |
| 07:00 | SE | Business Confidence | 106.3 | 105.5 | 106.15 | Low | |
| 07:00 | SE | Economic Tendency Indicator | 104.7 | 104 | 105.15 | Low | |
| 07:00 | SE | Consumer Inflation Expectation | 5.7 | 5.5 | 4.95 | Low | |