• Nordea forecast Sweden’s economy to grow about 3% this year, citing stronger manufacturing activity and resilient household consumption.
• Industrial upturn seen lifting demand in Östra Mellansverige, Mellersta Norrland; Stockholm expected to lead regional growth in 2026.
• Gross regional product growth in Stockholm projected at 3.6% in 2026, versus 3.2% in Östra Mellansverige.
• Labor-market divergence flagged; unemployment materially lower in northern Sweden, despite expected population declines that could tighten hiring.
• Housing demand outlook hit by slower population growth; construction support expected to come mainly from non-residential building.

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