The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Swedish industry dropped from 50.2 in April to 49.0 in May, indicating that the recovery of the Swedish industrial economy is stagnating. The new orders component contributed most to the decline, followed by supplier delivery times, showing demand deteriorated. Layoffs increased in May as companies scaled back production plans due to the uncertain economic situation, though most still plan to maintain or increase production volumes. Input prices fell due to lower global commodity prices and weaker demand.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Swedish manufacturing dropped to 48.4 in June, its lowest level since November 2011, as new orders declined significantly. Weak global economic conditions have caused Swedish industry to slow production. Companies report reduced optimism and scaling back of production plans for the next six months.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, October 2011Swedbank
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose slightly in October 2011 to 49.8, but has remained below 50 for the past three months, indicating a weakening industrial economy. New orders increased and contributed positively to the PMI. While production plans are still aimed at expansion, they are more modest than previously. Companies are reducing inventories in preparation for a weaker economy. Input prices from producers continued to decline sharply.
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 51.4 in January 2012, marking the first time it has been above 50 since mid-2011. New orders and production made the largest positive contributions to the rise in the index. The increase in demand came primarily from domestic markets. However, employment levels remained below 50, suggesting companies remain cautious about hiring.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, August 2011Swedbank
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 48.7 in August 2011, falling out of the growth zone for the first time since May 2009 and indicating a slowdown in Sweden's industrial economy. Three of the PMI's five component indices also fell out of the growth zone, with new orders, production, and delivery times declining. Additionally, the index for supplier commodity prices dropped to its lowest level since summer 2009, reflecting weaker global commodity prices and economic cooling. Overall, the data suggests Sweden's industrial recovery has stalled as the economy slows.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Swedish industry dropped from 50.2 in April to 49.0 in May, indicating that the recovery of the Swedish industrial economy is stagnating. The new orders component contributed most to the decline, followed by supplier delivery times, showing demand deteriorated. Layoffs increased in May as companies scaled back production plans due to the uncertain economic situation, though most still plan to maintain or increase production volumes. Input prices fell due to lower global commodity prices and weaker demand.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Swedish manufacturing dropped to 48.4 in June, its lowest level since November 2011, as new orders declined significantly. Weak global economic conditions have caused Swedish industry to slow production. Companies report reduced optimism and scaling back of production plans for the next six months.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, October 2011Swedbank
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose slightly in October 2011 to 49.8, but has remained below 50 for the past three months, indicating a weakening industrial economy. New orders increased and contributed positively to the PMI. While production plans are still aimed at expansion, they are more modest than previously. Companies are reducing inventories in preparation for a weaker economy. Input prices from producers continued to decline sharply.
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 51.4 in January 2012, marking the first time it has been above 50 since mid-2011. New orders and production made the largest positive contributions to the rise in the index. The increase in demand came primarily from domestic markets. However, employment levels remained below 50, suggesting companies remain cautious about hiring.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, August 2011Swedbank
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 48.7 in August 2011, falling out of the growth zone for the first time since May 2009 and indicating a slowdown in Sweden's industrial economy. Three of the PMI's five component indices also fell out of the growth zone, with new orders, production, and delivery times declining. Additionally, the index for supplier commodity prices dropped to its lowest level since summer 2009, reflecting weaker global commodity prices and economic cooling. Overall, the data suggests Sweden's industrial recovery has stalled as the economy slows.
The document summarizes the state of the global economy in August 2012. It notes that economic growth slowed in many countries during the second quarter and leading indicators suggest further weakness. Monetary and fiscal policies have limited ability to boost growth. Emerging markets, which account for most global growth, face structural challenges and may see slower potential growth as investor risk appetite declines. Overall the global economic outlook remains fragile.
Purchasing Managers´ Index Services, July 2011Swedbank
The Services PMI rose from 53.8 in June to 54.7 in July, indicating continued growth in the private services sector. The new orders component contributed most to the increase, landing in the growth zone. While business activity growth moderated and employment dropped slightly, planned business activity rose, pointing to a positive outlook. Suppliers' prices decreased somewhat from June levels but continue to rise.
The Latvian Economy - No 7, September 14, 2011Swedbank
1) Household incomes in Latvia are rising as employment and wages increase while unemployment decreases, improving consumer purchasing power.
2) This rise in incomes is fueling private consumption growth, though household savings remain low and Latvians remain exposed to economic shocks.
3) For sustainable economic growth, households must balance consumption with increasing precautionary savings given global and local economic uncertainty.
Lithuanian Economy, No. 6 - September 5, 2012 Swedbank
The Lithuanian Economy Monthly Newsletter
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Purchasing Managers' Index Services - September 5, 2012Swedbank
The Services PMI dropped from 54.8 in July to 50.8 in August, moderating the rise seen in July. All component indices declined except supplier delivery times. The employment index dropped significantly to 44.1, indicating weaker staffing needs among service companies. Despite the decline, indices except employment remained above 50, in the growth zone. Service companies remain cautiously optimistic about continued economic growth as the planned business activity index rose slightly.
Swedbank's Third Quarter 2011 Results PresentationSwedbank
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1) Net profit of SEK 3.475 billion and a core Tier 1 capital ratio of 15.1%, despite increased macroeconomic uncertainty.
2) Retail banking saw a solid performance with improved net interest income, stable asset quality, good cost control, and high interest rate sensitivity.
3) The group results demonstrated solid core development, with lower fees offset by good cost control and deposit growth, despite negative treasury valuation effects.
4) Liquidity and funding remained strong, with SEK 60 billion in long-term debt issued in Q3 covering USD funding needs for over 12 months.
The Swedish Economy No.2 - March 29, 2012 Swedbank
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Purchasing Managers' Index Services January 2012Swedbank
Purhasing MAnagers' Index (PMI) is one of Sweden's fastest and most reliable leading economic indicator and it is produced monthly by Swedbank's Economic Research Department and SILF - an purchasing and logistics organisation. The PMI is produced both for the manufacturing industry and for the services sector.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 50.3 in February 2012, indicating that Sweden's industrial recovery has slowed as new orders declined. However, component indices sent mixed signals, with delivery times and future production plans increasing while prices rose for the second month. The PMI hovering around 50 signals a stalled recovery for Swedish industry.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, September 2011Swedbank
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Swedish industry dropped from 48.7 in August to 48.1 in September, remaining below 50 which indicates contraction. This further slowdown suggests the Swedish industrial economy is stagnating or in recession. The components for delivery times, employment, and new orders all decreased, while producer price pressure continued falling due to lower global commodity prices and weak global economy. The production outlook was revised down due to worsening order levels, increasing the likelihood of limited hiring in industry over the coming months.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, November 2011Swedbank
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped from 49.8 in October to 47.6 in November, indicating a steeper decline in the Swedish industrial economy. All component indices dropped, with new orders declining the most, especially domestic orders. Weaker demand contributed to lower production and delivery times. Employment and production plans also fell, suggesting only limited hiring in the coming months. Price pressure from producers remained subdued.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, March 2011Swedbank
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, March 2011: PMI falls to 58.6 in March 2011 – after last year’s rebound,
industrial activity is increasing more slowly
The document summarizes the state of the global economy in August 2012. It notes that economic growth slowed in many countries during the second quarter and leading indicators suggest further weakness. Monetary and fiscal policies have limited ability to boost growth. Emerging markets, which account for most global growth, face structural challenges and may see slower potential growth as investor risk appetite declines. Overall the global economic outlook remains fragile.
Purchasing Managers´ Index Services, July 2011Swedbank
The Services PMI rose from 53.8 in June to 54.7 in July, indicating continued growth in the private services sector. The new orders component contributed most to the increase, landing in the growth zone. While business activity growth moderated and employment dropped slightly, planned business activity rose, pointing to a positive outlook. Suppliers' prices decreased somewhat from June levels but continue to rise.
The Latvian Economy - No 7, September 14, 2011Swedbank
1) Household incomes in Latvia are rising as employment and wages increase while unemployment decreases, improving consumer purchasing power.
2) This rise in incomes is fueling private consumption growth, though household savings remain low and Latvians remain exposed to economic shocks.
3) For sustainable economic growth, households must balance consumption with increasing precautionary savings given global and local economic uncertainty.
Lithuanian Economy, No. 6 - September 5, 2012 Swedbank
The Lithuanian Economy Monthly Newsletter
Gross wages in Lithuania increased by only 2.2% in the second quarter of 2012, a slower rate compared to the previous quarter. Wage growth is expected to remain modest as productivity growth outpaces wages, preventing inflationary pressures. While global commodity prices are pushing inflation, weak domestic demand and cautious consumers are limiting businesses from significantly raising prices. Unemployment is falling but remains high, weakening workers' bargaining power and limiting significant wage increases, especially for low-skilled workers.
Purchasing Managers' Index Services - September 5, 2012Swedbank
The Services PMI dropped from 54.8 in July to 50.8 in August, moderating the rise seen in July. All component indices declined except supplier delivery times. The employment index dropped significantly to 44.1, indicating weaker staffing needs among service companies. Despite the decline, indices except employment remained above 50, in the growth zone. Service companies remain cautiously optimistic about continued economic growth as the planned business activity index rose slightly.
Swedbank's Third Quarter 2011 Results PresentationSwedbank
Swedbank's third quarter 2011 results showed:
1) Net profit of SEK 3.475 billion and a core Tier 1 capital ratio of 15.1%, despite increased macroeconomic uncertainty.
2) Retail banking saw a solid performance with improved net interest income, stable asset quality, good cost control, and high interest rate sensitivity.
3) The group results demonstrated solid core development, with lower fees offset by good cost control and deposit growth, despite negative treasury valuation effects.
4) Liquidity and funding remained strong, with SEK 60 billion in long-term debt issued in Q3 covering USD funding needs for over 12 months.
The Swedish Economy No.2 - March 29, 2012 Swedbank
The Swedish economy contracted significantly in the fourth quarter of 2011 due to declining external demand, but signs of improvement emerged in early 2012. While GDP growth for 2010 was revised upward, growth in 2011 was weaker than previously reported. Lower productivity growth and household savings than estimated earlier pose challenges for economic analysis and policymaking.
Purchasing Managers' Index Services January 2012Swedbank
Purhasing MAnagers' Index (PMI) is one of Sweden's fastest and most reliable leading economic indicator and it is produced monthly by Swedbank's Economic Research Department and SILF - an purchasing and logistics organisation. The PMI is produced both for the manufacturing industry and for the services sector.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 50.3 in February 2012, indicating that Sweden's industrial recovery has slowed as new orders declined. However, component indices sent mixed signals, with delivery times and future production plans increasing while prices rose for the second month. The PMI hovering around 50 signals a stalled recovery for Swedish industry.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, September 2011Swedbank
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Swedish industry dropped from 48.7 in August to 48.1 in September, remaining below 50 which indicates contraction. This further slowdown suggests the Swedish industrial economy is stagnating or in recession. The components for delivery times, employment, and new orders all decreased, while producer price pressure continued falling due to lower global commodity prices and weak global economy. The production outlook was revised down due to worsening order levels, increasing the likelihood of limited hiring in industry over the coming months.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, November 2011Swedbank
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped from 49.8 in October to 47.6 in November, indicating a steeper decline in the Swedish industrial economy. All component indices dropped, with new orders declining the most, especially domestic orders. Weaker demand contributed to lower production and delivery times. Employment and production plans also fell, suggesting only limited hiring in the coming months. Price pressure from producers remained subdued.
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, March 2011Swedbank
Purchasing Managers´Index Report, March 2011: PMI falls to 58.6 in March 2011 – after last year’s rebound,
industrial activity is increasing more slowly
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Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is one of Sweden's fastest and most reliable leading economic indicator and it is produced monthly by Swedbank's Economic Research Department and SILF - an purchasing and logistics organisation. The PMI is produced both for the manufacturing industry and for the services sector.
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Purchasing Managers' Index - September 3, 2012
1. Purchasing Managers’ Index September 3, 2012
PMI drops to 45.1 in August – a significant weakening of
the industrial economy
The PMI dropped from 50.6 in July to 45.1 in August, the lowest it has been since
the spring of 2009. This is an evident weakening of the industrial economy
compared with earlier in the year when the index fluctuated around the 50 mark,
which is the threshold between economic growth and contraction.
All of the component indices declined in August, indicating a broad-based decline in
the industrial economy. The greatest drop was in new orders, followed by
production. Companies adjusted their staffing levels in the face of lower demand,
causing the employment index to reach a new low for the year.
As a result of an uncertain global economy and shrinking order backlogs, a
preponderance of industrial companies expect production for the next six months to
be reduced or unchanged, which brought the index for production plans below the
50 mark.
The index for suppliers’ commodity and intermediate goods prices rose from 38.7 in
July to 41.5 in August, meaning that prices continued to decline, albeit at a slower
pace. Lower global commodity prices and a stronger krona contributed to low
upward pressure on prices from producers.
75
Purchasing Managers' Index
70 PMI
(Purchasing Managers’
65
Index)
60 Seasonally
adjusted
55
2012 Aug. 45.1
50
Jul. 50.6
Jun. 48.4
45 May 49.0
Apr. 50.2
40
Unadjusted
Mar. 50.2
Seasonally adjusted Feb. 50.3
35
Jan. 51.4
2011 Dec. 48.9
30
Nov. 47.6
25
Oct. 49.8
Sep. 48.1
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Next publication of Purchasing Managers’ Index: Monday, October 1, 2012
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