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Business confidence among Northern European companies in China continues to strengthen. SEB’s China Financial Index rose to 56.2 in the first half of 2026, marking a fourth consecutive increase and signalling a gradual return towards more normal conditions. The improvement is mainly driven by stronger order intake and a more positive profit outlook, while investment sentiment remains stable and staffing expectations soften slightly. “These results align with other recent business surveys in China, suggesting a broader improvement in sentiment”, says Juliette Xue Lascoux, General Manager of SEB Shanghai. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZ_XpX_S