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

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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
Swedish Central Bank Signals Possible Future Interest Rate Cuts
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Swedish Central Bank Signals Possible Future Interest Rate Cuts

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Not now, but maybe later. The Swedish Central Bank, as expected, left the repo rate unchanged at 2
Stock Market Rises After US-UK Trade Agreement Announcement
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Stock Market Rises After US-UK Trade Agreement Announcement

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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
Thedéen Cautions on Economic Growth and Inflation Risks
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Thedéen Cautions on Economic Growth and Inflation Risks

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The stock market crash can create disturbances in the financial system. The tariffs can provide inflation impulses
US Tariffs Pose Global Economic Challenge, Says Swedish Central Bank Chief
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US Tariffs Pose Global Economic Challenge, Says Swedish Central Bank Chief

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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
Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports
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Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports

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

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The Swedish Central Bank is leaving the repo rate unchanged at 2. 25 percent, as expected
Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer
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Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer

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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
Thedéen: How a stronger krona can affect inflation
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Thedéen: How a stronger krona can affect inflation

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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"
The Central Bank: Payment Solutions in Crisis Must Be Rushed
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The Central Bank: Payment Solutions in Crisis Must Be Rushed

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

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Inflation in February is expected to rise to 2. 7 percent according to the CPIF measure, up from 2
The Central Bank Governor: Prepare the Payment Systems for War
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The Central Bank Governor: Prepare the Payment Systems for War

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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
Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure
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Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

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Increased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions
Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates
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Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

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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.
Thedéen: The Interest Rate Has Been Lowered Sufficiently
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Thedéen: The Interest Rate Has Been Lowered Sufficiently

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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
Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut
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Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut

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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.
The Central Bank lowers the interest rate – promises no more
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The Central Bank lowers the interest rate – promises no more

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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 Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks
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The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

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The basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 2
Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"
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Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

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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
Slightly Higher Inflation Expectations
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Slightly Higher Inflation Expectations

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Thedéen: Likely with another interest rate cut
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Thedéen: Likely with another interest rate cut

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It is likely that the interest rate will be lowered again within six months, according to the Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen.
Double Rate Cut Discussed in December
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Double Rate Cut Discussed in December

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The Swedish Central Bank was unanimous in its decision to lower the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points in December
Sweden may need an Elon Musk
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Sweden may need an Elon Musk

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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
Thedéen: Crisis is a normal state
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Thedéen: Crisis is a normal state

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Erik Thedéen has two dramatic years behind him as the Governor of the Central Bank. And when he looks ahead, it doesn't look much calmer
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