Inflation in the eurozone is falling towards the target. This means that there may be one or two interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank (ECB) during the first half of the year. This could be good news for Swedes with expensive mortgages, as it dampens the upward pressure on interest rates even in Sweden.
BusinessInflation in Germany falls more than expected, according to preliminary calculations for March. This can open up for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB) in April.
BusinessBoth France's and Spain's inflation was significantly lower in March than expected, which may affect the European Central Bank (ECB) at the next interest rate decision.
BusinessThe Swedish krona is strengthening against both the euro and the dollar. The euro is now down to its lowest level since autumn 2022.
BusinessThe probability of the Swedish Central Bank raising the interest rate this year has increased significantly after last week's interest rate decision, according to the pricing on the interest rate market. From levels around 4 percent before the interest rate decision, the probability in the pricing now stands at 40 percent, shows a report from the major bank SEB.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank is not expected to adjust the interest rate at this week's interest rate meeting. But unexpectedly high Swedish inflation and Trump's trade war may lead to a hike soon. It may be a hike in May or June, says Nordea's chief analyst Torbjörn Isaksson.
BusinessThe euro received a boost after an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank (ECB), up around five öre against the krona to 11 kronor. The market is reacting to the ECB describing the interest rate level as clearly less restrictive, which is interpreted as a signal that there may not be many more cuts.
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