Updated: 38h| Published: Friday
LO economists and HUI Research say Sweden has moved from a downturn into a recovery driven by stronger household purchasing power and rising real wages.HUI forecasts that higher consumer spending will boost GDP in 2026 and 2027, and Statistics Sweden (SCB) reports a sharp rise in corporate AI adoption for marketing, sales and administration; HUI adds that retail should recover as households spend more.Economist Henrik Mitelman cautions against universal optimism, citing global risks including a potential AI bubble, economic shocks tied to Donald Trump and the possibility of inflation returning, while LO warns unemployment will remain high even as real wages recover.
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