Sweden Capacity Utilization QoQ
The difference between the potential and actual utilization of input is referred to as Capacity Utilization in Sweden. When the actual output is near to potential output, capacity utilization is high, indicating that the most efficient use of labor and capital is being made.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the SEK while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the SEK.
Forex Sentiment (SEK)
| Symbol | Community Trend (Shorts vs Longs) | Symbol Popularity | Avg. Short Price / Distance From Price | Avg. Long Price / Distance From Price | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURSEK |
|
|
11.3000 +122 pips |
11.5033 -2155 pips |
11.28778 | |
| USDSEK |
|
|
10.3561 -1343 pips |
10.6416 -1512 pips |
10.49038 | |
| GBPSEK |
|
|
13.1381 -317 pips |
13.1554 +144 pips |
13.1698 | |
| SEKJPY |
|
|
0 -1394 pips |
14.1544 -22 pips |
13.9375 | |
| NOKSEK |
|
|
0.9567 -14 pips |
0.9960 -379 pips |
0.95813 |
News (SEK)
Riksbank Pauses Rate Hikes Unexpectedly
Sweden's central bank unexpectedly paused its monetary policy tightening but expressed willingness to raise the interest rate further if the inflation outlook deteriorate. The executive board of Riksbank decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 4.00 percent, confounding expectations for an increase of 25 basis points.
RTTNews | 18 days ago
Sweden's Riksbank Raises Rate As Expected; Signals Additional Hike
The Swedish central bank raised its key policy rate by a quarter point and hinted at further tightening as inflationary pressures remain too high amid unjustifiably weaker currency. The Executive Board of Riksbank, led by Governor Erik Thedeen, decided to raise the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00 percent.
RTTNews | 81 days ago
Switzerland Central Bank Unexpectedly Holds Rate Steady At 1.75%
The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly left its benchmark rate unchanged on Thursday, as policymakers assessed that the significant tightening of policy over the past five consecutive meetings is countering inflationary pressure, though the bank left the door open for future hikes. The SNB Governing Board, chaired by Thomas Jordan, decided to hold the policy rate at 1.75 percent.
RTTNews | 81 days ago
