Porträtt av Erik Thedéen i mörk kostym och glasögon framför ljusa fönster.

Erik Thedéen, Governor of the Riksbank.

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Strong summer for the visitor economy – companies now expect increased consumption

Hotels, restaurants and retail may have seen a welcome turnaround. The Riksbank's latest business survey shows strong summer sales and greater optimism about household consumption.

Camilla Jonsson Camilla Jonsson

Published 16 September 2026 - 10:59

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