Sweden Inflation Rate YoY
Housing and Utilities are the most significant categories in the consumer price index in Sweden (23% of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages contribute for 14% of total expenditure; Transport accounts for 14%, Recreation, and Culture account for 12%, Restaurants and Hotels account for 7%, and Miscellaneous Goods and Services account for 7%. For the remaining 22.5% of the overall weight, we have Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance, Clothing and Footwear, Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco, Health, Communication, and Education.
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 |
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11.4775 -2002 pips |
11.6585 +192 pips |
11.6777 | |
| USDSEK |
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10.7157 -1851 pips |
11.0198 -1190 pips |
10.9008 | |
| GBPSEK |
|
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13.2751 -3827 pips |
13.7755 -1177 pips |
13.65780 | |
| SEKJPY |
|
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0 -1416 pips |
14.3210 -16 pips |
14.161 | |
| NOKSEK |
|
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0.9898 +14 pips |
1.0333 -449 pips |
0.9884 |
News (SEK)
Sweden Central Bank Likely To Start Cutting Rates In May
Sweden's central bank indicated that it will cut the interest rate in May or June as the economy is expected to remain mired in recession, provided the inflation prospects remain favorable. The Executive Board of Riksbank decided to hold the policy rate at 4.00 percent on Wednesday, as expected. It is likely that the policy rate can be cut in May or June if inflation prospects remain favorable.
RTTNews | 35 days ago
Riksbank Says Rate Cut Possibility In H1 Cannot Be Ruled Out
Sweden's central bank on Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight session, as expected, and suggested that a rate cut would be possible in the first half of the year. The Executive Board of the Sveriges Riksbank, led by Governor Erik Thedeen, left the key policy rate steady at 4.00 percent.
RTTNews | 90 days ago
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 | 160 days ago
