The Crown strengthens at a record pace. Against the euro, now under 11 kronor for the first time in two years and the dollar is approaching the 10-mark. This could ease the currently increasing inflation pressure. A strong Swedish defense industry and signals that the interest rate is finished falling, may be factors that influence, according to analysts.
BusinessInflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts. Instead, there is a certain risk of interest rate hikes.
BusinessIncreased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions. It is far too early to say, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen to TT.
BusinessInflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2.2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). It is a major surprise. It creates doubts about whether there will be more interest rate cuts during the spring, says Susanne Spector, chief economist at Danske Bank.
BusinessA weakening of the krona is one of the greatest concerns among Swedes when it comes to the country's economy.
BusinessMortgage interest rates continue to fall. The major banks have lowered their variable interest rates over the past month – but you'll find the lowest average interest rate among the smaller banks.
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