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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
Riksbank Governor: Very serious situation as Iran war raises economic uncertainty
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Riksbank Governor: Very serious situation as Iran war raises economic uncertainty

The war in Iran has created a "very serious situation," according to Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. "There is much that is uncertain now
Swedish central bank proposes SEK 10,000 limit for retail cash purchases
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Swedish central bank proposes SEK 10,000 limit for retail cash purchases

The Swedish Central Bank proposes a maximum limit of SEK 10,000 for cash purchases in retail - to make it more difficult for criminals.
After the oil shock, expect an interest rate hike
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After the oil shock, expect an interest rate hike

Forget about interest rate cuts in the near future. The market is now expecting a rate hike this year and another in 2027
Thedéen: Protracted war could push up inflation
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Thedéen: Protracted war could push up inflation

The dramatic developments since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend could hit growth and push up inflation, warns Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
Inflation expectations are falling slightly, according to Origo survey commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank
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Inflation expectations are falling slightly, according to Origo survey commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank

Inflation expectations are falling slightly, according to Origo's latest survey, which was commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank.
Markets are starting to expect an interest rate cut
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Markets are starting to expect an interest rate cut

The likelihood that highly leveraged households and companies will be helped by a reduction in the key interest rate during the spring or early summer has increased, according to pricing in the fixed-income market.
Riksbank shutdown opens the way for interest rate cuts
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Riksbank shutdown opens the way for interest rate cuts

The policy rate may need to be lowered at the next monetary policy meeting on March 18, according to Deputy Governor Per Jansson. "It cannot be ruled out that I will vote that way," Jansson said, according to the minutes of the January meeting
Riksbank warns of turbulent times after Trump's statement
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Riksbank warns of turbulent times after Trump's statement

As expected, the Swedish Central Bank is leaving the key interest rate unchanged. However, it is now warning of increased uncertainty around the inflation outlook, among other things
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