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SwedenSweden Manufacturing Confidence fell to 107.1 in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Sweden Manufacturing Confidence fell to 107.1 in August 2026, down 0.4 from July's 107.5 reading.
Latest Release
107.100000
Actual
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Consensus
107.500000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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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 | ▲ Direct | +0.83 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.31 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → 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 107.10 in August 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 107.50. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 102.37, ranging from 97.70 to 107.90 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 106.70, up from the prior three at 99.63. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.21) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.71).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 30, 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 August 2026.
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Manufacturing Confidence - SE
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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 (Aug 2026): actual 107.1. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 107.9. Before that (Jun 2026): 105.1.
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.
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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 | |