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Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Inflation is still clearly below the Swedish Central Bank's target. An interest rate cut next week is "rock-solid certain", according to analysts.

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

The crown has fallen against both the dollar and the euro over the past month. This makes it more expensive for those who are vacationing in Europe – and can also become a headache for the Swedish Central Bank ahead of the autumn's interest rate decision.

The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

It will not be an interest rate cut on Thursday, according to some of the country's gathered experts. But Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank, believes it will be seen as a mistake in hindsight.

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

Inflation is falling, but less than expected. This can be partly explained by rising hotel costs – to some extent a Taylor Swift effect, according to assessors.

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"