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Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports

The 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.

Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports

The Dollar's Fall - Part of Trump's Strategy

President Trump wants a weaker dollar. And right now, he seems to be succeeding.

The Dollar's Fall - Part of Trump's Strategy

Interest Rate Shock - Warning of More Expensive Mortgages

Long market interest rates are surging upwards across Europe, including in Sweden. This is bad news for those who have thought of taking out a fixed-rate mortgage.

Interest Rate Shock - Warning of More Expensive Mortgages

Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

Inflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2. 2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut

The market's expectations of a further cut in the interest rate this year have been dampened somewhat after Wednesday's announcement from the Central Bank. .

Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut

The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

The basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 2.

The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks