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The Swedish Central Bank

"Riksbanken", The Swedish Central Bank, founded in 1668, is the world's oldest central bank and an authority under the Swedish parliament. The bank's main tasks include conducting monetary policy to maintain low and stable inflation, as well as promoting a safe and efficient payment system.

Source: Sveriges Riksbank

Inflation in the USA falls unexpectedly

Inflation in the USA unexpectedly fell in May. On the stock exchange, it was thumbs up, also in Stockholm – as it opens up for interest rate cuts from the USA's central bank.

Inflation in the USA falls unexpectedly

Double Economic Message in the USA: "Standing and Weighing"

Both important inflation figures and an interest rate decision await in the USA on Wednesday. Several uncertainties make the situation difficult to navigate for the central bank Federal Reserve (Fed).

Double Economic Message in the USA: "Standing and Weighing"

Inflation announcement may pave the way for interest rate cuts

On Friday, new figures are expected to show that inflation continued to fall in May. The message could be decisive for when the Riksbank lowers the interest rate again.

Inflation announcement may pave the way for interest rate cuts

The Big Bank: Hope Remains for a Lowered Interest Rate in June

Inflation is falling clearly, now below the Riksbank's target, according to Nordea's economists who do not entirely rule out a rate cut as early as June. .

The Big Bank: Hope Remains for a Lowered Interest Rate in June

ECB lowers the interest rate – for the first time since 2019

The European Central Bank (ECB) takes the back of the Riksbank and lowers its interest rates by 0. 25 percentage points.

ECB lowers the interest rate – for the first time since 2019

The krona lift can continue – this decides

The krona has lifted by just over five weeks by 50 öre against the euro. As a result, the Swedish currency has in effect wiped out the entire exchange rate fall against the euro earlier this year.

The krona lift can continue – this decides

Breman: Moderate wage demands lowered inflation

As the inflation rate held firm against the wage demands when inflation was at its worst, it has likely contributed to the price increases falling back, according to First Deputy Governor Anna Breman. "The Swedish wage formation model has an advantage compared to many other countries and has likely also contributed to our better employment development in Sweden," she says according to a prepared statement at a seminar at Teknikföretagen on the upcoming larger wage round.

Breman: Moderate wage demands lowered inflation

Svantesson on inflation: Sees the light in the tunnel

The unusually high inflation – which has characterized the Swedish economy since 2022 – may soon be defeated, according to the government. This opens the door for a new type of economic policy with greater public investments, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).

Svantesson on inflation: Sees the light in the tunnel

The Major Bank: Bedded for Swedish Upswing

It points upwards for Swedish economy, according to a new forecast from Danske Bank's economists. "Laid out for a upswing", they write in the report.

The Major Bank: Bedded for Swedish Upswing

Swedish industry lifts off – purchasing pressure increases

The order book increases in the supplier chain when Swedish industry takes off again, shows a purchasing manager index from Swedbank and Silf. It may become higher consumer prices soon, says Torbjörn Isaksson, chief analyst at Nordea.

Swedish industry lifts off – purchasing pressure increases

ECB expected to cut interest rates – possibly six times

It has been a given fact among assessors for some time. The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to follow the Riksbank's lead and lower its interest rates by 0.

ECB expected to cut interest rates – possibly six times

House prices rise less than expected - "shaky"

Home prices continue to rise for the fifth month in a row, but much less than expected. It's a slightly shaky increase, says Robert Boije, chief economist at SBAB.

House prices rise less than expected - "shaky"