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Food Prices Continue to Climb, but Major Increases May Be Over

Expect continued rising food prices as new inflation figures are due. A number of factors suggest that the worst price increase may be over, according to several economists.

Food Prices Continue to Climb, but Major Increases May Be Over

Swedish Central Bank Holds Steady on Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

Today's message from the Central Bank that the interest rate remains unchanged at 2. 25 percent is a reassuring message, thinks SEB's senior economist Robert Bergqvist.

Swedish Central Bank Holds Steady on Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer

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.

Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Food prices increased by 3. 9 percent in February compared to the same month last year.

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

Swedish economy shifted up during the fourth quarter. It can be yet another message that makes the Swedish Central Bank now apply the brakes for future interest rate cuts, according to analysts.

The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

End to Interest Rate Cuts – Major Bank Changes Its Mind

There will be no more interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank. The major bank Nordea has changed its mind and now expects that it has reached the bottom.

End to Interest Rate Cuts – Major Bank Changes Its Mind

Food prices haunt inflation

Food prices appear to be on the rise again. However, the overall rate of price increases remains at low levels, below the Swedish Central Bank's target of two percent – that's what analysts believe ahead of the release of new inflation figures on Thursday.

Food prices haunt inflation

Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"

The Swedish economy grew unexpectedly much in November, up 1. 4 percent compared to the previous month.

Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"

Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

Inflation 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.

Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate

Another batch of inflation figures is on the way, this time for December. How much prices rose in December can determine the interest rate situation going forward.

Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate

Threats to the Global Economy in 2025

War in Ukraine and the Middle East, exacerbated trade conflicts and weak global growth prospects. The world economy – and thereby export-dependent economies like the Swedish – is facing a challenging 2025.

Threats to the Global Economy in 2025

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Completely too cautious and a decision that can have major consequences for the Swedish economy. Economists are critical of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate forecast for 2025.

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

More rate cuts are needed

Swedish economy is still struggling. Household consumption is decreasing, shows new statistics.

More rate cuts are needed

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.

Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

The Central Bank Lowers the "Neutral Interest Rate"

The Swedish Central Bank is lowering the level of what the board considers a "neutral interest rate", i. e.

The Central Bank Lowers the "Neutral Interest Rate"

Central Bank Economist: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Too Late

Good, but too late, is the comment of trade union economist Tobias Brännemo on the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate decision. That such a large reduction is coming now is a clear sign that the Swedish Central Bank realizes that they lowered too little earlier.

Central Bank Economist: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Too Late

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent.

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

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.

Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Inflation fell to 1. 1 per cent in September according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken

The Fed's double cut in the interest rate may affect the Swedish Central Bank's message next week. At least on the margin, believes SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson.

Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken

Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

Inflation fell more than expected in August, largely due to lower energy prices. This paves the way for a series of interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank.

Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

Lower german inflation than expected

Inflation pressure eases unexpectedly quickly in Germany. In August, inflation fell to 1.

Lower german inflation than expected