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Global economic outlook: Tariffs weigh on world economy

Tariffs continue to harm the US economy more than any other. Meanwhile, Asia is entering a period of heightened uncertainty as trade and industrial policy become increasingly intertwined. But for Europe, the signs are now stronger than ever that a turnaround is in sight. Get the full analysis in the latest edition of Global Economic Outlook.

Investments in the shadow of geopolitics

The investment climate in 2024 was negatively affected by the global economy’s continued sluggish performance and geopolitical tensions. Foreign direct investment (FDI) increased globally by a modest 4 per cent compared to the previous year. Sweden recorded a decline but climbed to fourth place in Europe.

EXPORT MANAGERS' INDEX Q3: Sudden tailwinds

Despite tariff turmoil and a stronger Swedish krona, export companies are taking a brighter view of future prospects, as revealed in the third quarter Business Sweden’ Export Managers’ Index (EMI) which rose by 4.6 points to 51.0. Views of expected demand from North America recovered – indicating that optimism is back.

Suppliers of today and tomorrow

Swedish industrial companies are operating in an increasingly complex environment of heightened geopolitical tensions. This report examines the current state of Swedish industrial companies' supplier networks abroad and how these networks are evolving.

Export of Services 2025: The invisible exports

When global trade in goods dampens, services continue to silently gain momentum. This new analysis from Business Sweden takes you behind the scenes of Sweden’s exports of services – a growing yet often overlooked engine of the Swedish economy.

Global Business Climate Survey 2025

Despite geopolitical turmoil and record high uncertainty, Swedish companies continue to perform well in international markets. This year’s Global Business Climate Survey – which now covers 37 markets in total – shows that 70 per cent of respondents have a moderately positive outlook.

International Trade comparison

Check the development of Swedish trade in different markets all over the world, based on categories like food, raw materials and engineering products.

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