The uncertain Swedish election results do not appear to have had any major impact on the market so far. The stock market fell and the krona lost a few cents against both the euro and the dollar. But the explanations come mainly from abroad.
BusinessInflation fell a little more than expected in September, shows a preliminary calculation made by the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But the experts do not think it is enough for there to be a new reduction of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate in the near future.
BusinessFood chains promise price reductions as large as the reduced VAT. Coop will reduce prices corresponding to the VAT reduction, says Anders Torell, CEO Coop Sweden. Approximately 600 kronor lower food costs per month for a family with children, the message means.
BusinessEven if the Central Bank keeps the door open for an interest rate cut further ahead, Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth is doubtful about whether it will happen. SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren, on the other hand, believes increasingly strongly in a cut as early as June.
BusinessEven if the Central Bank keeps the door open for an interest rate cut further ahead, Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth is doubtful about whether it will happen. SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren, on the other hand, believes increasingly strongly in a cut as early as June.
BusinessInflation 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.
BusinessInflation fell more than analysts had calculated in December. The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate again as early as the end of January is increasing.
BusinessSwedish manufacturing industry slowed down more than expected in December, shows a purchasing managers' index from Swedbank and Silf. A weak development in the surrounding world is unexpectedly hitting demand hard.
BusinessThe new rapid inflation figure – which the Statistics Sweden (SCB) will start reporting tomorrow – will knock out the ordinary inflation figure as the important one, experts believe. I think the market reaction will come in conjunction with rapid-CPI, says major bank SEB's inflation expert Olle Holmgren.
BusinessThe market is on high alert ahead of the American inflation figure for July this afternoon. It could get messy if there are surprises, according to SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren.
BusinessThe euro strengthens against the dollar and stock markets around the world rise after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which seems to become the largest party – will gain its own majority.
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