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Riksbank delivers a hawkish rate hike

Sweden’s Riksbank hiked rates by 50bps today and said there is more to come. In addition, it announced that it would begin QT in April.

February 9, 2023 03:26 PM
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Riksbank set to tighten. But will it be by 75bps or 100bps?

The Riksbank meets on Thursday and the decision to raise by 75bps or 100bps could have implications for the next direction in EUR/SEK.

November 22, 2022 11:00 AM
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Sweden’s Riksbank hikes rates 100bps, but the Krona doesn’t care!

The Riksbank feels like it got burnt one to many times by not raising interest rates enough. Therefore, it raised rates by 100bps today and said there is more to come.

September 20, 2022 04:34 PM

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Sweden’s Riksbank could be on hold for years; USD/SEK

Could an interest rate hike now be in their guidance over the next 2 years?

November 23, 2021 05:26 PM
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Sweden’s in trouble, and it has nothing to do with Euro 2020

With the current political situation in Sweden and the Riksbank meeting this week, USD/SEK could be in for some volatility.

June 29, 2021 07:20 AM

USD/SEK: Post-Riksbank bounce only lasted a SEK

Global markets went into a panic overnight as oil (WTI) took a tumble all the way down to the lower-26.00s, USD/JPY collapsed below 111.00 before an apparent “rate check” by the BOJ, and gold soared to 1240. Meanwhile, lost in the admittedly exciting roller coaster ride of volatility, the world’s oldest central bank surprised traders by cutting interest rates deeper into oversold territory.

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