Swedish factory growth slows to 7-month low

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2026-08-03

Stockholm (dpa-AFX) - Sweden's industrial economy expanded at the weakest pace in seven months in July, survey data from Swedbank and the logistics association SILF showed on Monday. The purchasing managers' index for the manufacturing sector dropped to 55.8 in July from 58.0 in June. However, a reading above 50 indicates expansion and is still above its historical average for the 13th consecutive month. Among components, the largest negative con......

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