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Central Bank Deputy Predicts Inflation Easing in Sweden

There are strong reasons to expect that inflation in Sweden will decline after the unexpectedly rapid price increases at the beginning of the year, according to Deputy Governor of the Central Bank Per Jansson. He warns against creating expectations of imminent interest rate hikes.

Central Bank Deputy Predicts Inflation Easing in Sweden

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.

Thedéen: The Interest Rate Has Been Lowered Sufficiently

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.

Double Rate Cut Discussed in December

Central Bank Chief Warns of Rising Food Prices

Rising food prices as well as a weak Swedish krona. These are two concerns according to Riksbank top executive Per Jansson.

Central Bank Chief Warns of Rising Food Prices

Central Bank Chief: Opens Up for Further Rate Cuts

The weak inflation trend opens the door for a faster reduction of the interest rate. This is the opinion of Vice Governor of the Central Bank Per Jansson according to the protocol.

Central Bank Chief: Opens Up for Further Rate Cuts

The Central Bank is worried about inflation backlash

The Swedish Central Bank's board is aiming for further cuts in the interest rate, but warns against cutting too quickly. Inflation risks then turning upwards again.

The Central Bank is worried about inflation backlash