Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:38:50 GMT
Sweden's manufacturing shrinks in December
Sweden's manufacturing sector contracted in December at a slower pace than expected, according to data published by the Swedbank on Monday. The seasonally adjusted PMI increased to 44.6 in December from 43.2 in November, with a reading below 50 indicating a contraction. The reading stayed below the 50 mark for the fifth straight month.