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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.

Central Bank Unconcerned by Rising Coffee Prices, Says Thedéen

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.

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

Swedish Central Bank Signals Possible Future Interest Rate Cuts

Not now, but maybe later. The Swedish Central Bank, as expected, left the repo rate unchanged at 2.

Swedish Central Bank Signals Possible Future Interest Rate Cuts

Stock Market Rises After US-UK Trade Agreement Announcement

The Stockholm stock exchange was boosted by a surge of stock market upswings that rolled over the world on Thursday. The broad OMXS index rose 0.

Stock Market Rises After US-UK Trade Agreement Announcement

Thedéen Cautions on Economic Growth and Inflation Risks

The stock market crash can create disturbances in the financial system. The tariffs can provide inflation impulses.

Thedéen Cautions on Economic Growth and Inflation Risks

US Tariffs Pose Global Economic Challenge, Says Swedish Central Bank Chief

The effects of the American tariffs are difficult to assess, according to the Governor of the Central Bank Erik Thedéen. Now we have to have ice in our stomachs, he says about last night's message.

US Tariffs Pose Global Economic Challenge, Says Swedish Central Bank Chief

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

Swedish Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Ready to Act on Inflation

The Swedish Central Bank is leaving the repo rate unchanged at 2. 25 percent, as expected.

Swedish Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Ready to Act on Inflation

Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer

The Swedish Central Bank is not expected to adjust the interest rate at this week's interest rate meeting. But unexpectedly high Swedish inflation and Trump's trade war may lead to a hike soon.

Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer

Thedéen: How a stronger krona can affect inflation

The stronger krona, the Trump administration's trade war and dramatic geopolitical changes are affecting monetary policy, according to the central bank governor Erik Thedéen. But the main scenario remains unchanged despite what he describes as "unusually turbulent times".

Thedéen: How a stronger krona can affect inflation

The Central Bank: Payment Solutions in Crisis Must Be Rushed

The security situation is deteriorating and the Central Bank wants to ensure that by next summer at the latest, it will be possible to buy essential goods with a credit card even offline. .

The Central Bank: Payment Solutions in Crisis Must Be Rushed

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

Inflation in February is expected to rise to 2. 7 percent according to the CPIF measure, up from 2.

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

The Central Bank Governor: Prepare the Payment Systems for War

The Governor of the Central Bank Erik Thedéen says to SR Ekot that Sweden must quickly upgrade the payment systems for crisis and war. The statement follows the latest security policy developments in Europe.

The Central Bank Governor: Prepare the Payment Systems for War

Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Increased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions.

Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Rising inflation and no interest rate cuts in sight from the Central Bank – what does it mean for your mortgage rate going forward? Don't count on interest rates going down much more, says Robert Boije, chief economist at SBAB. .

Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Thedéen: The Interest Rate Has Been Lowered Sufficiently

The Governor of the Central Bank Erik Thedéen assesses that it is not relevant with several interest rate cuts in the near future. He reiterates this when the protocol from the latest monetary policy meeting is now presented.

Thedéen: The Interest Rate Has Been Lowered Sufficiently

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 Central Bank lowers the interest rate – promises no more

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate for the sixth time since spring 2024. But a few more reductions, the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen does not want to flag.

The Central Bank lowers the interest rate – promises no more

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

Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

A raised mortgage ceiling and easing of amortization requirements were proposed by the government's investigator last autumn. The idea is that, among other things, it will become easier for young people to enter the housing market.

Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

Slightly Higher Inflation Expectations

Expectations of inflation going forward among market players increased marginally in January, according to a survey conducted by Origo Group on behalf of the Swedish Central Bank. In the one-year perspective, they expect a CPIF inflation rate of 1.

Slightly Higher Inflation Expectations

Thedéen: Likely with another interest rate cut

It is likely that the interest rate will be lowered again within six months, according to the Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen. .

Thedéen: Likely with another interest rate cut

Double Rate Cut Discussed in December

The Swedish Central Bank was unanimous in its decision to lower the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points in December.

Double Rate Cut Discussed in December

Sweden may need an Elon Musk

The financier Christer Gardell does not want new tariffs, abhors bitcoin and sees Tesla as an overvalued bubble. But he is not particularly worried about Donald Trump as president, and thinks that even Sweden needs an "Elon Musk" to cut costs in the government apparatus.

Sweden may need an Elon Musk