Business Climate Surveys

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This year's edition of Global business climate survey 2026

Swedish companies are proving resilient in 2026 despite geopolitical turbulence and a cautious global outlook. Optimism remains high in Asia-Pacific while European sentiment has edged up, with Ireland now in second place. Explore views from the ground in a record 41 markets worldwide.

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USA Business Climate Survey 2026

This year’s survey shows that Swedish companies in the United States continue to report strong financial performance, with profitability improving compared to the previous year. While investment plans have moderated somewhat amid a more...

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The United States Business Climate Survey 2025

With this survey of Swedish companies in the US, we discover that many see potential for long-term growth, yet are cautious and uncertain about the short term. The US is the world’s largest economy, but it’s also a market with several...

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The United States Business Climate Survey 2024

The United States remains one of Swedish companies' most important foreign markets, boasting the largest value of Swedish direct investments abroad. In this Business Climate Survey, we map companies' opportunities and challenges when...

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The United States Business Climate Survey 2023

The US is often seen as one market by companies looking into establishing in the market; however, it is important to remember the country is large, both in terms of population and in terms of land mass. Due to its size and its 50 states,...

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United states business climate survey 2022

Among Swedish companies responding to the Business Climate Survey, 61 per cent reported a profitable financial performance in 2021. Looking ahead, Swedish company respondents are overwhelmingly optimistic about turnover growth in their...

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US Business Climate Survey 2021

The US is a key market for many Swedish companies and the US is Sweden’s largest export market outside of Europe. Sweden as a country, as well as Swedish products and services have an excellent reputation for sustainability, innovation...