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Swedbank Predicts Swedish Central Bank to Cut Interest Rates Again

The Swedish Central Bank must act to handle the consequences of the Trump administration's tariffs, according to Swedbank's chief economist Andreas Wallström. At least one interest rate cut is a new main scenario among the bank's economists.

Swedbank Predicts Swedish Central Bank to Cut Interest Rates Again

Swedish Central Bank Expected to Cut Rates Amid Customs Crisis

The customs crisis may push down the mortgage rate. The market is now fully counting on the Swedish Central Bank to lower the interest rate this year – a complete turnaround since Donald Trump's customs shock last Wednesday.

Swedish Central Bank Expected to Cut Rates Amid Customs Crisis

Food Prices Continue to Climb, but Major Increases May Be Over

Expect continued rising food prices as new inflation figures are due. A number of factors suggest that the worst price increase may be over, according to several economists.

Food Prices Continue to Climb, but Major Increases May Be Over

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent.

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts