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Strong growth raises risk of Swedish central bank rate hike this year
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Strong growth raises risk of Swedish central bank rate hike this year

Strong GDP figures, positive household sentiment and a buoyant economy increase the risk that the Swedish Central Bank will raise the key interest rate already this year, according to Nordea. State-owned SBAB, in turn, predicts a hike in the key interest rate in November this year
Riksbank warns Middle East escalation could mean much larger rate hikes
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Riksbank warns Middle East escalation could mean much larger rate hikes

A unanimous board of directors left the Swedish Central Bank's policy rate unchanged last week. But the meeting minutes indicate that an increase is near
Interest rate forecasts split as banks disagree on next Riksbank hike
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Interest rate forecasts split as banks disagree on next Riksbank hike

An interest rate hike is drawing closer, according to major banks Swedbank and SEB. However, interest rate forecasts are more divided than they have been in a long time
Swedish households hit record high in real disposable income ahead of election
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Swedish households hit record high in real disposable income ahead of election

Swedes can head to the polls with their spending pants on. Households have been better off in recent years
Bad Bunny and coolcations pushed up Swedish inflation, Riksbank says
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Bad Bunny and coolcations pushed up Swedish inflation, Riksbank says

The Swedish Central Bank's inflation forecast for the summer was off - prices rose more than the central bank had expected. An unusually large number of "coolcations" and sold-out Bad Bunny concerts pushed up prices
Thedéen says Trump's US bond buyback raises refinancing risks
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Thedéen says Trump's US bond buyback raises refinancing risks

The Trump administration's doubled repurchase of government bonds with long maturities creates risks, according to Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. You get slightly lower interest rates
Riksbank signals possible rate hike later this year as it leaves key rate unchanged at 1.75%
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Riksbank signals possible rate hike later this year as it leaves key rate unchanged at 1.75%

As expected, the Swedish Central Bank is leaving the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent
Inflation expectations rise in Riksbank survey, rate forecasts also edge up
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Inflation expectations rise in Riksbank survey, rate forecasts also edge up

Inflation expectations are rising, according to the latest Origo survey commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank.
ECB Interest Rate Decision Looms as Hormuz Tensions Put Pressure on Inflation Outlook
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ECB Interest Rate Decision Looms as Hormuz Tensions Put Pressure on Inflation Outlook

The European Central Bank (ECB) will release its interest rate decision on Thursday. High energy prices in the euro area are putting heavy pressure on the bank, while the Swedish Riksbank is in a significantly calmer position
Market now expects three interest rate hikes from Sweden's central bank
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Market now expects three interest rate hikes from Sweden's central bank

Inflation concerns due to higher energy prices are fueling expectations of interest rate hikes. Market participants now expect a 100 percent chance that the Swedish Central Bank will raise the key interest rate this year - and follow up with two more increases thereafter
Inflation expectations edge higher in one year, survey shows
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Inflation expectations edge higher in one year, survey shows

Inflation expectations are rising marginally one year ahead among money market participants, according to Origo Group.
Falling eurozone inflation lowers odds of ECB and Riksbank rate hikes
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Falling eurozone inflation lowers odds of ECB and Riksbank rate hikes

Good news for highly leveraged households and businesses. Inflation in the eurozone's major economies is falling more than expected
Interest rate hike flagged: 50 percent probability
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Interest rate hike flagged: 50 percent probability

The Swedish Central Bank leaves the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent
Riksbank warns of risk of war in the financial system
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Riksbank warns of risk of war in the financial system

Turbulence and great uncertainty characterize the financial markets as a result of the war in the Middle East, according to the Swedish Central Bank's Stability Report.
Biggest boost to producer prices in Sweden since 2023
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Biggest boost to producer prices in Sweden since 2023

The effects of the war in Iran are now starting to have an impact on the Swedish economy. Producer prices - what companies charge each other - are rising at the highest annual rate in just over four years
Inflation expectations are falling, Origo's latest survey commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank shows
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Inflation expectations are falling, Origo's latest survey commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank shows

Inflation expectations are falling among money-market participants, according to Origo's latest survey commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank.
Different views in the Swedish Central Bank on how the Iran war affects inflation risks
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Different views in the Swedish Central Bank on how the Iran war affects inflation risks

There is some disagreement among the Swedish Central Bank's Executive Board over how to handle inflation risks resulting from supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran.
New inflation figure: Food down, gasoline up
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New inflation figure: Food down, gasoline up

Food prices fell 5. 5 percent, while fuel prices rose almost 8 percent compared with March
Riksbank leaves key interest rate unchanged as risk of higher inflation increases
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Riksbank leaves key interest rate unchanged as risk of higher inflation increases

The Swedish Central Bank leaves the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent
Swedbank says no interest rate hike in 2027
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Swedbank says no interest rate hike in 2027

The Swedish Central Bank is leaving the key interest rate unchanged this Thursday. Don't expect any interest-rate increases during the rest of 2026 or in 2027
Thedéen criticizes big banks over savings interest rates
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Thedéen criticizes big banks over savings interest rates

Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen believes the major banks are hypocritical when they raise variable mortgage rates but leave savings rates unchanged.
Thedéen: Risk of higher-than-expected inflation
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Thedéen: Risk of higher-than-expected inflation

Inflation may be higher than expected due to the global situation, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
Riksbank Governor Thedéen questions why banks are not raising savings rates
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Riksbank Governor Thedéen questions why banks are not raising savings rates

It is not surprising that the major banks have started raising interest rates on variable-rate mortgages, according to Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. The banks' financing via market rates has become more expensive
Danske Bank sees three interest rate hikes until August
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Danske Bank sees three interest rate hikes until August

Danske Bank economists expect the Swedish Central Bank to raise the key interest rate to 2. 00 percent in May, and then to 2
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