Riksbank's Thedeen says inflation is close to target, interest rates have come down and the labour market has started to improve
The Riksbank's comments suggest a dovish stance, indicating that inflation is nearing their target while interest rates are on the decline, which could signal an easing bias going forward.
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Riksbank's Thedeen says inflation is close to target, interest rates have come down and the labour market has started to improve
European Movers: Thales (HO FP) +1.0%, Kuehne und Nagel (KNIN SW) +3.9%, Sika (SIKA SW) -1.6%, Fresnillo (FRES LN) -3.3%, Zurich Insurance (ZURN SW) -4.4% Beiersdorf (BEI GY) -10.1%
Worldpanel UK grocery inflation (4-weeks to Feb 22nd) 4.3% (prev. 4.0%)
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- Core inflation may trail forecast in 2026.
Given that core inflation may fall short of expectations for 2026, this might imply a prolonged scenario of lower rates to support economic recovery and a cooling labor market, impacting both the SEK and broader ECB policy considerations.
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