Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Iceland GDP (Q1 15)

Although Iceland’s economy contracted in Q1, the continued strength of domestic demand means that the central bank is still likely to start raising interest rates at tomorrow’s policy meeting.

9th June 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Finland GDP (Q1 15)

Q1 GDP data confirmed that Finland’s economy is still in the doldrums. While we think that growth will pick up later in the year, Finland is likely to be among the euro-zone’s weakest economies in...

4th June 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swiss GDP (Q1 15)

Swiss GDP data for Q1 probably exaggerate the true hit to exports from the appreciation of the franc. But with the currency likely to remain at a very high level, the economy is set to expand only...

29th May 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swedish & Danish GDP (Q1 15)

The slowdown in Swedish GDP growth in Q1 came as little surprise after its sharp rise in Q4. But although the economy is still expanding, the breakdown was less than encouraging. Together with the...

29th May 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Norwegian GDP (Q1 15)

Q1’s GDP data showed that the decline in oil prices hit the economy fairly hard. While policymakers have the tools to prevent a more severe downturn, growth is likely to remain slow by past standards...

20th May 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swedish Consumer Prices (Apr. 15)

The renewed fall in Sweden’s headline inflation rate in April suggests that the Riksbank’s policy easing so far has not eradicated the threat that deflation becomes entrenched. Accordingly, further...

12th May 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swedish Consumer Prices (Mar. 15)

Sweden’s headline inflation rate picked up further in March. But with inflation likely to remain well below target and the underlying rate unchanged, we continue to think that the Riksbank will cut...

14th April 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swedish Consumer Prices (Feb. 15)

Sweden’s headline inflation rate turned positive in February for the first time in eight months. But deflationary pressures have not disappeared altogether and we continue to think that the Riksbank...

11th March 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Iceland GDP (Q4 14)

Iceland’s economy continued to expand in Q4, suggesting that the country remains well on the road to recovery.

10th March 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swiss GDP (Q4 14)

The Swiss economy posted another healthy expansion in Q4, with both net exports and domestic demand continuing to rise. But the franc’s surge since then may well see the economy back in recession...

3rd March 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swedish & Danish GDP (Q4 14)

The unexpected surge in Swedish GDP in Q4 confirms that the economy is recovering at a solid pace and reduces the chances of a Japanese-style period of stagnation. But with prices continuing to fall...

27th February 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swedish CPI (Jan. 15)

The unexpected rise in Sweden’s headline inflation rate in January will be welcomed by the Riksbank but with prices still falling on an annual basis, we think the central bank will need to cut the...

17th February 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Norwegian GDP (Q4 16)

Q4’s solid gain in mainland GDP maintained Norway’s position as the strongest of the Nordic economies. But the ongoing effects of the fall in oil prices are likely to depress growth further over the...

11th February 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swiss & Danish CPI (Jan. 15)

January’s falls in Swiss and Danish CPI inflation into or further into negative territory highlight the need for central banks to do more to prevent their respective currencies appreciating further...

10th February 2015 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Swedish CPI (Dec. 14)

The fall in Sweden’s headline inflation rate in December was smaller than expected but it is unlikely to alleviate the pressure on the Riksbank to take bolder action to boost inflation.

13th January 2015 · 1 min read