Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swedish Labour Force Survey (Sep.)

September’s Swedish Labour Force Survey confirmed that the previous month’s poorresults were a one-off and highlights the tightness of the labour market. With firms’hiring intentions picking up in...

20th October 2016 · 1 min read

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Swedish Consumer Prices (Aug. 16)

Despite weaker-than-expected Swedish inflation in August, price pressures are set to increase in the coming months. And as higher inflation feeds through to inflation expectations, the Riksbank will...

13th September 2016 · 1 min read

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Swiss GDP (Q2) & CPI (Aug.)

Q2’s healthy rise in Swiss GDP suggests that the economy was coping well with the franc’s continued strength, but the increase was flattered by temporary factors. And while CPI inflation edged up in...

6th September 2016 · 1 min read

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Danish GDP (Q2 16)

In Q2 Danish GDP growth was worryingly dependent on external demand and a drop in imports, while survey indicators suggest that the economy will struggle to grow over the coming months.

31st August 2016 · 1 min read

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Norwegian GDP (Q2 16)

The hit to Norway’s GDP growth from lower oil prices appears to be fading. Nevertheless, with growth still fairly slow and inflation set to fall sharply, we still expect the Norges Bank to loosen...

31st August 2016 · 1 min read

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Swedish Consumer Prices (Jul. 16)

Swedish inflation unexpectedly reached a fresh four-year high in July. But inflation is still below the Riksbank’s target and it is too soon to rule out further policy action.

11th August 2016 · 1 min read

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Swedish GDP (Q2 16, 1st Estimate)

The first estimate of Sweden’s GDP in Q2 was much weaker than expected, and the release also revealed a downward revision to growth in what was an already-soft Q1.

27th July 2016 · 1 min read

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Swedish Consumer Prices (June 16)

The Riksbank minutes confirm a readiness to act if conditions deteriorate in the wake of the UK’s Brexit vote. But there are signs of diminishing appetite for further measures from some members.

12th July 2016 · 1 min read

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Swedish Consumer Prices (May 16)

Sweden’s inflation rate fell by more than expected in May. With underlying price pressures still largely absent, the Riksbank may well need to take further policy action.

14th June 2016 · 1 min read

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Iceland GDP (Q1 16)

Iceland’s second consecutive quarterly fall in GDP was down to the volatility of trade. The big picture is that domestic demand growth picked up and the outlook is positive.

7th June 2016 · 1 min read

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Danish GDP (Q1 16)

The pick-up in Danish GDP growth in Q1 is welcome news after weakness in the second half of 2015. But sluggish euro-zone growth will also weigh on Danish prospects, and survey measures paint a weak...

31st May 2016 · 1 min read

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Swedish Consumer Prices (Feb. 16)

The renewed fall in Sweden’s inflation rate in February was largely down to movements in energy prices. But with underlying price pressures still largely absent, the Riksbank may well need to take...

15th March 2016 · 1 min read

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Iceland GDP (Q4 15)

Although Icelandic GDP contracted in the final quarter of last year, the big picture is that annual GDP growth accelerated sharply in 2015.

10th March 2016 · 1 min read

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Swiss GDP (Q4 15)

Q4’s rise in Swiss GDP came as a relief given the uncertain global environment ands trength of the franc. But with persistent deflation posing a serious threat to the economy, we still see the SNB...

2nd March 2016 · 1 min read

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Swedish & Danish GDP (Q4 15)

Although Sweden’s economic boom continued in Q4 2015, strong domestic demand has not yet fuelled inflationary pressures. As such, we continue to think that the Riksbank will need to ease policy...

29th February 2016 · 1 min read