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Swedish Central Bank Highlights Inflation Concerns Amid Rate Cut Talks

The risks that inflation may become too low going forward were in focus at last week's interest rate meeting, shows a protocol from the Swedish Central Banken. The members interpret the probability of an interest rate cut in the autumn somewhat differently and the uncertainty – regarding tariffs and the geopolitical development – remains.

Swedish Central Bank Highlights Inflation Concerns Amid Rate Cut Talks

SBB Decline Leads to Slight Drop in Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange's initial rise was traded away in afternoon trading. Like leading European stock exchanges, the OMXS index fell slightly.

SBB Decline Leads to Slight Drop in Stockholm Stock Exchange

Thedéen: Middle East Conflict Adds Uncertainty to Swedish Interest Rates

Last week, the Swedish Central Bank lowered the interest rate and at the same time indicated that another reduction may come later this year. Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen thinks it's too early to say how the escalation in the Middle East in the past week can affect the interest rate decision.

Thedéen: Middle East Conflict Adds Uncertainty to Swedish Interest Rates

Swedish Inflation Expected to Hit Central Bank's 2% Target

Inflation expectations among interest rate players, unions and employers are falling slightly and more now believe that the Swedish Central Bank will reach the two percent inflation target, shows the survey conducted by Origo Group on behalf of the Swedish Central Bank. In a one-year perspective, expectations regarding KPIF inflation are now at 2 percent, which can be compared to 2.

Swedish Inflation Expected to Hit Central Bank's 2% Target

Swedish Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Economic Slowdown

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate for the second time this year. At the same time, the weak Swedish economy opens up for more cuts in the autumn.

Swedish Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Economic Slowdown

Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

The Government wants to lower the requirement for how large a cash contribution is needed for a housing loan and abolish the extra amortization requirement. Private economists from several different banks give a thumbs up but at the same time raise a warning finger for new borrowers.

Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

Swedish Households Could Save Thousands if Interest Rates Drop

Households with large variable mortgages can look forward to thousands in lower loan costs this year – if the Central Bank does as the market believes and lowers the interest rate two more times. The first interest rate reduction is expected on Wednesday.

Swedish Households Could Save Thousands if Interest Rates Drop

Market Expects Two Interest Rate Cuts This Year

Market's conviction of two interest rate cuts this year has increased the past week, shows the pricing among market actors. .

Market Expects Two Interest Rate Cuts This Year

Nordea Predicts Swedish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in June

Nordea is now joining a number of other major banks in believing that the Swedish Central Bank will lower interest rates in June. Nordea has been one of the banks that believed the Swedish Central Bank would remain still but writes in a market update that it now believes the interest rate will be lowered to 2.

Nordea Predicts Swedish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in June

Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Inflation was lower than expected in May. This speaks for an interest rate cut already in June rather than in the autumn, according to economists.

Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Swedish Central Bank Governor Signals Possible Shift to Easier Monetary Policy

With just over two weeks until the next announcement, the Governor of the Swedish Central Bank, Erik Thedéen, still leaves the door open for an interest rate cut. .

Swedish Central Bank Governor Signals Possible Shift to Easier Monetary Policy

Economists Suggest Swedish Central Bank Should Have Lowered Rates Sooner

The Swedish Central Bank would have lowered the interest rate faster. This view is held by a number of economists in a report where the Swedish Central Bank's monetary policy in 2024 is evaluated.

Economists Suggest Swedish Central Bank Should Have Lowered Rates Sooner

Swedish Central Bank Warns of Financial Risks from Shaky US Dollar

The shaky US dollar – usually seen as a safe haven – can cause financial instability, warns the Swedish Central Bank. There is reason to keep an eye on this, says Erik Thedéen.

Swedish Central Bank Warns of Financial Risks from Shaky US Dollar

Swedish Central Bank Urges Cash Acceptance for Food Stores

The Swedish Central Bank is clear-cut – introducing cash liability for stores that sell food. And strengthening banks' responsibility to accept cash.

Swedish Central Bank Urges Cash Acceptance for Food Stores

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