Sweden's manufacturing sector remained in expansion zone for the fifth straight month in December, though at a weaker pace compared to the last two months, survey data from Swedbank and the logistics association SILF showed on Thursday.
The purchasing managers' index for the manufacturing sector dropped to 52.4 in December from 53.7 in November. However, a reading above 50 indicates expansion.
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