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  • Decreased holdings in foreign portfolio assets

    Swedish holdings in foreign portfolio assets decreased in the second half of 2023. Total holdings amounted to SEK 8 888 billion, which was a decrease of 2 percent compared to the end of the first half of 2023. Holdings in funds accounted for the largest percentage decrease. Holding in shares and debt securities did also decrease, but no to the same extent as funds.

  • Increased export of goods and services contributes to a growing current account surplus

    During the second quarter of 2024, the current account surplus amounts to 153.9 billion SEK, an increase of 58.3 billion compared to the second quarter of 2023. The increase is mainly due to a strengthened balance of trade where export of goods increase and corresponding imports decrease. Increased export of services reduces the services balance deficit, which also has a positive impact on the current account surplus.

  • Increased export of services contribute to a current account surplus

    The current account surplus amounted to SEK 115.9 billion during the first quarter of 2024, which is an increase by SEK 11.5 billion compared to the first quarter of 2023. The increase is due to a strengthened trade balance, which is due to the import of goods decreasing less than the export of goods. At the same time, the deficit in trade in services decrease and affects the current account surplus in a positive direction.

  • Increased exports and decreased imports of goods contribute to a current account surplus

    The current account surplus amounted to SEK 116.7 billion during the fourth quarter of 2023, which is an increase by SEK 8.7 billion compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase is due to a strengthened trade balance, which can be explained by increased exports and decreased imports of goods. The current account surplus is reduced by a negative balance of services.

  • Increased holdings in foreign portfolio assets

    Swedish holdings in foreign portfolio assets increased in the first half of 2023. Total holdings amounted to SEK 9 038 billion, which was an increase of 12 percent compared to the end of the second half of 2022. Holdings in shares accounted for the largest percentage increase. Holding in funds and long-term debt securities did also increase while holding in short-term debt securities decreased.