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EXPORT MANAGERS' INDEX Q1: Uncertain outlook

Business Sweden's Export Managers’ Index (EMI) showed an uptick in the first quarter after two quarters of falling results. EMI rose by 1.1 points to 49.9. Despite strengthened views of current performance, export companies have a bleak outlook on the future. A bright spot was the sharp rise in the subindex for expected export demand from Western Europe.

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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.

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Global Economic Outlook: World Economy out of sync

The world economy is stumbling forward and failing to gain momentum, despite falling inflation and policy rates. The three growth engines – the US, Germany, and China are in a relatively weak position – but the Swedish economy is well-positioned for the turnaround. Get the full analysis in the latest edition of Global Economic Outlook.

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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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Diversity Beyond Borders

Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion has become a matter of competitiveness – but what are the best practices for launching DEI initiatives worldwide? Join us in this report as we uncover four critical success factors based on insights from Swedish companies doing global business.

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Capturing the nuclear revival

A global resurgence of nuclear energy is opening up a new horizon of opportunity for Swedish suppliers and technology experts. This EGI report maps the most promising prospects as new build projects get underway in Europe, Asia and North America.

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Shaping the future of road freight

Road freight will remain the dominating transport mode in the future for getting goods from A to B. But a major transformation is now underway. This EGI report explores how Swedish technology experts can unlock greener and smarter operations worldwide.

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