• Sweden’s services PMI fell to 55.7 in October from 57.3 in September, signaling slower growth.
• Employment was the only component supporting the index; new orders and delivery times posted the largest declines.
• The input price index eased to 71.7 from 73.2, remaining well above its historical average of 58.5.
• Elevated cost pressures and more cautious business plans clouded the services sector’s near-term outlook.
• The composite PMI slipped to 57.0 from 57.7, with stronger manufacturing activity offsetting weaker services growth.

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