at the same time, inflation is expected to be lower than 2 per cent this year. The unemployment rate is expected to amount to 6.3 per cent.
the Sentiment in the Swedish economy remained relatively strong during the month of march, showing the economic research barometerindikator. A rise in the services balance, the decline in the manufacturing sector.
fell to the indicator to sek 101.7, which can be compared to 101,9 in February. Most fell in the confidence indicator for the manufacturing sector dropped to 5.5 units on the basis of lower expectations for production in the future.
at the same time the confidence indicator for the services sector by 5.1 units, which is explained by the increased demand for services and better development than expected.
for households rose for the second month in a row, due to the fact that many experienced that their own economy has improved over the last year. Seen in historical perspective, however, is the households ‘ confidence indicator is below the average.