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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
SwedenSweden Manufacturing Confidence climbed to 100.5 in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Sweden Manufacturing Confidence climbed to 100.5 in May 2026, up 0.5 from April's 100 reading.
Latest Release
100.500000
Actual
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Consensus
100.000000
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 | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.83 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.75 | INDEX | Bullish Euro STOXX 50 | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.42 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | INDEX | Bearish FTSE 100 | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Manufacturing Confidence (Sweden) was reported at 100.50 in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 100.00. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 99.87, ranging from 96.30 to 103.80 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 99.63, down from the prior three at 102.77.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with Euro STOXX 50, positively correlated (Bullish Euro STOXX 50).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 26, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Riksbank Rate Decision (Jun 17) and Interest Rate Decision (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Manufacturing Confidence — Sweden
DEFINITION
Index The Manufacturing Confidence Index is a key financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among manufacturers about the current and future state of the economy. This index is based on surveys and data collected from manufacturing companies, and is used to gauge the overall health and performance of the manufacturing sector. It provides valuable insights into the sentiment and expectations of industry leaders, making it a crucial tool for investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. 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 (May 2026): actual 100.5. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 100. Before that (Mar 2026): 100.7.
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.83) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.