Inflation in February is expected to rise to 2.7 percent according to the CPIF measure, up from 2.2 percent in January. This is mainly due to higher electricity prices. Despite this, the Swedish Central Bank may offer an interest rate cut later this year.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessIncreased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions. It is far too early to say, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen to TT.
BusinessRising 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.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessThe 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. Be patient, the interest rate cuts will take effect, is the message.
BusinessThe basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25 percent on Wednesday. But more and more assessors believe that the Central Bank will then take a pause.
BusinessA 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. However, both the Minister of Finance, the Swedish Central Bank, and the Financial Supervisory Authority see risks with parts of the proposals.
BusinessIt is likely that the interest rate will be lowered again within six months, according to the Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank was unanimous in its decision to lower the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points in December. But the protocol from the meeting shows that a double cut – of 0.50 percentage points – was actually up for discussion.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessErik 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. I think it's quite worrying, he says in an interview with TT.
BusinessAs expected, the Central Bank is lowering the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. However, Swedish households can currently only count on a single rate cut in 2025 according to the Central Bank.
BusinessSwedish economy is still struggling. Household consumption is decreasing, shows new statistics. The development emphasizes that more interest rate cuts are needed, says Torbjörn Isaksson, chief analyst at Nordea.
BusinessDespite the inflation hike – The Central Bank will lower the interest rate in a couple of weeks. This is the major banks' assessment. This is nothing that makes The Central Bank nervous, says Johan Löf, forecasting officer at Handelsbanken.
BusinessThe crown has fallen to 11.04 kronor per dollar – the lowest rate this year. And the downward pressure on the Swedish currency may persist, warns SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson. A potential problem for inflation development, says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank lowers the repo rate by 0.50 percentage points to 2.75 percent, the largest decrease in ten years. But what will happen to the interest rate in the future has become more uncertain after Donald Trump's election victory. The Governor of the Swedish Central Bank, Erik Thedéen, warns of a turbulent situation.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0.50 percentage points to 2.75 percent, the largest decrease in ten years. But what will happen to the interest rate in the future has become more uncertain after Donald Trump's election victory. The Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen warns of a turbulent situation.
BusinessDonald 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.
SwedenEverything 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. Many households are likely to expect thousand-kronor notes in lower costs.
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