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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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
Thedéen's defense: it's about having patience
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Thedéen's defense: it's about having patience

As expected, the Central Bank is lowering the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points
More rate cuts are needed
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More rate cuts are needed

Swedish economy is still struggling. Household consumption is decreasing, shows new statistics
Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"
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Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

Despite the inflation hike – The Central Bank will lower the interest rate in a couple of weeks. This is the major banks' assessment
Thedéen: The Krona's Fall May Cause Inflation Problems
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Thedéen: The Krona's Fall May Cause Inflation Problems

The crown has fallen to 11. 04 kronor per dollar – the lowest rate this year
The Central Bank does not want to raise the ceiling for mortgages
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The Central Bank does not want to raise the ceiling for mortgages

The Swedish Central Bank rejects last week's investigation proposal for a raised ceiling for mortgages and softer amortization requirements. It would not be a sustainable solution, according to the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen, who places the responsibility for the high thresholds in the housing market on housing policy decisions
More rate cuts - but risk of turmoil with Trump
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More rate cuts - but risk of turmoil with Trump

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the repo rate by 0. 50 percentage points to 2
Thedéen expects turmoil after Trump's victory
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Thedéen expects turmoil after Trump's victory

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 50 percentage points to 2
Fear of Swedish Inflation after Trump's Election
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Fear of Swedish Inflation after Trump's Election

Donald Trump's victory is called the greatest political comeback in history. But how is Sweden affected by it? TT lists some possible consequences of the presidential election in the USA
Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected
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Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

Everything points to the Swedish Central Bank making a double cut in the interest rate on Thursday. It would be the largest interest rate cut in over ten years
Trump's Tariff Threat Worries Thedéen
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Trump's Tariff Threat Worries Thedéen

With Donald Trump as the new president in the USA, stricter trade tariffs could hit the Swedish economy. It is clear that it could affect inflation and definitely growth, so it is not a policy that is welcome, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen
Inflation Rate - KPIF in Sweden 1.1% in September
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Inflation Rate - KPIF in Sweden 1.1% in September

The underlying inflation rate KPIF has been gradually decreasing and is in a clear downward trend.
Thedéen: We are lowering rapidly
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Thedéen: We are lowering rapidly

The Governor of the Central Bank Erik Thedéen hits back at critics who are demanding faster interest rate cuts. We are cutting quickly, he says in an inquiry about monetary policy in the Riksdag's Finance Committee
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