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SwedenSweden New Orders YoY fell to 1.3% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Sweden New Orders YoY fell to 1.3% in May 2026, released July 2026, down 3.5% from April's 4.8% reading. The reading missed the 4.6% consensus by 3.3%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 2.81%. Over the past 3 months, New Orders YoY averaged 0.0%, vs 1.45% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 46th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
1.3
Actual
4.6
Consensus
4.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±6.1 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 9.25
Actual: 1.3
Error: +7.95
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 | ▲ Direct | +0.67 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/SEK | ▲ Direct | +0.62 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.61 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.32 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▼ Inverse | −0.31 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
New Orders YoY (Sweden) was reported at 1.3% in July 2026. This missed the market consensus of 4.6% by 3.3%. The reading fell from the previous value of 4.8%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 4.08%, ranging from -3.9% to 12.1% across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 1.23%, down from the prior three at 8.7%. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.8%) is lower than the prior year (σ 5.83%). In July readings over the past 3 years, New Orders YoY has averaged -3.33%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/SEK (Bullish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with USD/SEK, positively correlated (Bullish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 6.1%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 10, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CPI YoY (Aug 6) and CPI MoM (Aug 6).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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About New Orders YoY — Sweden
DEFINITION
New Orders YoY is a financial indicator that measures the change in the number of orders placed by customers in a given period compared to the same period in the previous year. It provides valuable insights into the demand for goods and services, and can help businesses and investors make informed decisions about future sales and revenue projections. This indicator is often used in conjunction with other economic data to assess the overall health of an economy and the performance of specific industries.
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 (May 2026): actual 1.3 %, consensus 4.6 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 6.3 %. Before that (Mar 2026): -7.3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher 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 tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/SEK (Bullish EUR, r=0.67) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - SE Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | SE | Retail Sales YoY | 6.6 | 8.1 | 5.1 | 5.85 | Low |
| 06:00 | SE | Retail Sales MoM | 1 | -0.1 | 0.4 | 0.70 | Low |
| 07:00 | SE | Economic Tendency Indicator | 104.7 | 102.1 | 101.1 | 102.90 | Low |
| 07:00 | SE | Consumer Confidence | 97.1 | 94.2 | 93 | 95.05 | Low |
| 07:00 | SE | Business Confidence | 106.3 | 104.1 | 103 | 104.65 | Low |
| 07:00 | SE | Consumer Inflation Expectation | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.55 | Low |