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Consumer confidence rises in May, NIER data shows

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Posted on May 27, 2025

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STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish consumer confidence rose in May, increasing to 83.1 points from 81.6 points the previous month, data from the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) showed on

Swedish Consumer Confidence Sees Increase in May to 83.1 Points

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish consumer confidence rose in May, increasing to 83.1 points from 81.6 points the previous month, data from the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) showed on Tuesday.

Overall sentiment, which includes industry, construction and retailers, was broadly unchanged at 93.6 points compared to 94.8 points the previous month.

(Reporting by Simon Johnson and Louise Rasmussen, editing by Stine Jacobsen)

Key Takeaways

  • Swedish consumer confidence rose to 83.1 points in May.
  • The previous month's consumer confidence was 81.6 points.
  • Overall economic sentiment remained stable at 93.6 points.
  • NIER provided the data on consumer confidence.
  • The report was edited by Stine Jacobsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the consumer confidence index in May?
In May, Swedish consumer confidence rose to 83.1 points, up from 81.6 points in the previous month.
How did overall sentiment change compared to last month?
Overall sentiment remained broadly unchanged at 93.6 points, compared to 94.8 points the previous month.
Which organization provided the consumer confidence data?
The data was provided by the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER).

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