The Swedish Central Bank

Swedish Central Bank Urges Cash Acceptance for Food Stores

The Swedish Central Bank is clear-cut – introducing cash liability for stores that sell food. And strengthening banks' responsibility to accept cash. One must "be able to pay also when it is down", says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.

Central Bank Unconcerned by Rising Coffee Prices, Says Thedéen

Rising coffee prices do not worry the Central Bank at present. If the inflation rise concerns individual goods, there is greater reason for the Central Bank to "take less notice" than if it is broad increases, says the central banker.

Inflation Expectations Decline, Signaling Potential Rate Cuts

Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent

The increase in food prices accelerated further in April. It has become 42 percent more expensive, according to new SCB figures. It is ominous if it continues to rise, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

ECB Members Advocate for Interest Rate Cut in June

Thedéen: US Faces Biggest Impact from Tariffs, Says Swedish Central Bank

25 times the Swedish Central Bank mentions the word "uncertainty" in its monetary policy update. But Sweden may have a better position than many other countries. Generally speaking, it is the country that is most affected, a little paradoxically, the country that voluntarily introduces these tariffs, namely the USA, says the Swedish Central Bank Governor.

Economists Split on Potential Swedish Interest Rate Cut

Even if the Central Bank keeps the door open for an interest rate cut further ahead, Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth is doubtful about whether it will happen. SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren, on the other hand, believes increasingly strongly in a cut as early as June.

Economists Split on Possible Interest Rate Cut by Swedish Central Bank

Even if the Central Bank keeps the door open for an interest rate cut further ahead, Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth is doubtful about whether it will happen. SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren, on the other hand, believes increasingly strongly in a cut as early as June.