Swedish consumer confidence plunges but spending surges in October

Swedish household sentiment fell at the third-fastest pace on record in October, yet consumption rose sharply, driven by discretionary goods rather than necessities. The divergence suggests consumers are drawing down savings or reacting to expectations of future price increases, complicating the Riksbank's policy outlook.

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