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SwedenSweden Industrial Inventories QoQ fell to -4.6K in Q2 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Sweden Industrial Inventories QoQ fell to -4.6K in Q2 2026, released August 2026, down 16.27K from March's 11.67K reading. The reading missed the -1.8K consensus by 2.8K. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 0.66K.
Latest Release
-4.6
Actual
-1.8
Consensus
11.67
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±4.23 thousand
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: -1.8
Actual: -4.6
Error: +2.8
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
Industrial Inventories QoQ (Sweden) was reported at -5 thousand in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of -2 thousand by 3 thousand. The reading fell from the previous value of 12 thousand. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0 thousand, down from the prior three at 5 thousand. In August readings over the past 3 years, Industrial Inventories QoQ has averaged -2 thousand.
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). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 4 thousand.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
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 August 2026.
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About Industrial Inventories QoQ — Sweden
DEFINITION
Industrial Inventories QoQ (Quarter-over-Quarter) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the amount of goods and materials held in inventory by industrial companies over a period of three months. It provides insight into the level of production and demand within the industrial sector, as well as the efficiency of inventory management. This indicator is closely monitored by investors and analysts as it can impact the overall performance and profitability of industrial companies. A positive change in industrial inventories QoQ may indicate strong demand and potential for future growth, while a negative change may suggest a slowdown in production and potential challenges for the industry.
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 (Apr 2026): actual -4.6 K, consensus -1.8 K. Prior reading (Jan 2026): 11.67 K. Before that (Oct 2025): -5.73 K.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current 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
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | SE | Inflation Rate MoM | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.30 | Low |
| 06:00 | SE | CPIF MoM | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.30 | Low |
| 06:00 | SE | CPIF YoY | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.70 | Low |
| 06:00 | SE | Inflation Rate YoY | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Low |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SE | Employed Persons | 5.507 | 5.4 | 5.40 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Unemployment Rate | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.20 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Household Consumption MoM | 1.6 | -0.9 | -0.90 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Household Consumption YoY | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.70 | Low | |