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Swedish GDP records monthly decline in January

A preliminary indicator published by The Local reports that the Swedish economy experienced a contraction at the beginning of the year after accounting for seasonal adjustments.

By 24 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET Updated 24 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET
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  • Core Briefing: Swedish GDP records monthly decline in January
  • Strategic Context: A preliminary indicator published by The Local reports that the Swedish economy experienced a contraction at the beginning of the year after accounting for seasonal adjustments.
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The Swedish economy saw a 0.5 percent decrease in gross domestic product during January compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary GDP indicator. This figure reflects adjustments for seasonal changes. The data, as reported by The Local, indicates a slow start for the national economy in the first month of 2025.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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