Danske Bank sees two rates hikes by the Riksbank by August

Danske Bank's forecast of two rate hikes by the Riksbank by August suggests an increasingly hawkish stance on monetary policy in Sweden.

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This may signal a shift in the rate path, potentially tightening credit conditions and impacting the SEK, while also influencing broader market sentiment in Europe as traders reassess growth and inflation expectations.

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