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. It is an important indicator that we must look at, Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen told TT.
BusinessInflation expectations are falling among money-market participants, according to Origo's latest survey commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank.
BusinessThere 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.
BusinessFood prices fell 5.5 percent, while fuel prices rose almost 8 percent compared with March. The inflation rate halved to 0.8 percent, according to final figures for April.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank leaves the key interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent. The picture ahead is bleak. We nevertheless assess that the risk that the war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation has increased somewhat, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
BusinessThe 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. That assessment is now being made by the major bank, Swedbank.
BusinessRiksbank Governor Erik Thedéen believes the major banks are hypocritical when they raise variable mortgage rates but leave savings rates unchanged.
BusinessInflation may be higher than expected due to the global situation, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
BusinessIt 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. But he wonders why the banks' interest rates on savings and transaction accounts are not keeping pace with the upward trend.
BusinessDanske Bank economists expect the Swedish Central Bank to raise the key interest rate to 2.00 percent in May, and then to 2.50 percent in August, according to a new main scenario.
BusinessThe war in Iran has created a "very serious situation," according to Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. "There is much that is uncertain now. It changes from day to day, not to say hour by hour," he said at a press conference.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank proposes a maximum limit of SEK 10,000 for cash purchases in retail - to make it more difficult for criminals.
BusinessForget about interest rate cuts in the near future. The market is now expecting a rate hike this year and another in 2027.
BusinessThe dramatic developments since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend could hit growth and push up inflation, warns Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
BusinessInflation expectations are falling slightly, according to Origo's latest survey, which was commissioned by the Swedish Central Bank.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessAs 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. The culprit in the drama: President Donald Trump and the United States.
BusinessVenezuela, Iran and the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, for financial markets and the global economy, the consequences are small, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. The cynical thing is that it doesn't matter that much, even though this is very tragic: human lives are being lost, he says.
BusinessCentral bank governor Anna Breman is criticized by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters for supporting fellow central banker Jerome Powell.
BusinessA number of central banks around the world, including the Swedish Riksbank, are showing their support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in his conflict with President Donald Trump. Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen says on SVT's "Aktuellt": "This is an ongoing attack on Powell personally."
BusinessRiksbank Governor Erik Thedéen warns that Sweden's and Europe's payment systems are too dependent on the American card giants Visa and Mastercard. He believes that complementarities are needed.
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