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EXPORT MANAGERS' INDEX Q2: Global trade in turmoil

Trade policy uncertainty has never been greater and export managers have a gloomy outlook in the wake of President Trump's sweeping tariffs. Business Sweden's Export Managers' Index (EMI) fell by 3.5 points to 46.4 in the second quarter. The subindex for expected demand from North America plummeted to the lowest recorded level.

Global Economic Outlook, April 2025: Navigating the setback

Trade wars and deepening geopolitical concerns are triggering renewed inflationary risk, which will hamper global economic growth in 2025. President Trump’s tariff policy has prompted a downward revision of the US growth forecast – but signs of optimism can be seen in Europe. Get the full analysis in the latest edition of Global Economic Outlook.

Global Export 2024: Sweden a winner in declining world trade

Swedish export companies remain highly competitive on the world market – despite falling global demand. Sweden's share of the global export market amounted to 1.0 per cent in 2023, as revealed by the latest statistics presented in Business Sweden’s report Global Export.

Foreign Direct Investment: Stalemate in turbulent times

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is on shaky ground against the backdrop of weak demand in the global economy and continued geopolitical tensions. Global flows of FDI fell by 2 per cent in 2023 from the previous year. Sweden saw a major decline in FDI but retains a strong position as Europe’s fourth most attractive market.

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