Economic Tendency Survey, January 2011

The Economic Tendency Indicator rose 2,3 points between December 2010 and January 2011 and is again on a par with the record highs in autumn 2010.

Business: Business sector forecasts continued strong growth for first quarter this year

The confidence indicator for the business sector rose seven points between the third and fourth quarters of 2010 and is at its highest ever level. All sectors of the economy made a positive contribution to this rise.

Consumer: Households expect lower unemployment

Households remain optimistic about the economy in January. The Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI), which measures confidence in personal finances and the Swedish economy, rose nearly 3 points to 23.7. The CCI had previously fallen for three consecutive months after rising for a long period and is considerably above the average. The Macro Index and the Micro Index also rose again in January by 3.4 points and 2.5 points respectively.

For more Information Contact:

Roger Knudsen, Director of Economic Tendency Survey, phone: +46-8 453 59 06 or +4670-491 36 04

Fredrik Paues, Research, phone: +46-8 453 59 84

Torbjörn Lindquist, Director of Consumer Tendency Survey, phone: +46-8 453 59 52

Sarah Hegardt Grant, Press Contact, phone: +46-8 453 59 11 or +4670-267 80 41