SEK: Riksbank to monitor risks prior to loosening policy – Commerzbank
Swedish Inflation Remains Subdued, But Rate Cuts Unlikely Soon
Antje Praefcke of Commerzbank anticipates that Sweden's inflation will persist below the central bank's target, making an imminent rate reduction by the Riksbank improbable. She notes that policymakers are likely to weigh the potential for inflation to rise due to energy shocks against the risks of weaker economic growth. Even if the upcoming monetary policy report revises forecasts, significant policy shifts are not expected as early as March.
Inflation Below Target, Policy to Remain Steady
The Riksbank projects that both headline and core inflation will drop well beneath its target by year-end, with stabilization near the goal expected thereafter.
Despite this outlook, any adjustments to monetary policy are likely to be delayed.
The inflation forecast has worsened, largely because of the recent surge in energy prices.
Central banks, including the Riksbank, are unlikely to consider cutting interest rates in the near future, especially while uncertainty remains over the duration of the Iran conflict and persistently high energy costs.
The upcoming report is expected to emphasize ongoing risks: inflation may rise further, while the real economy faces downward pressures.
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