Sweden CPI measures how fast consumer prices are rising year-on-year, the key inflation gauge the Riksbank watches when setting interest rates.
Actual
10.5%
Forecast
10.4%
Previous
10.6%
Sweden Inflation Rate (CPI) for Apr came in at 10.5% versus 10.4% expected (previous 10.6%), above forecast, which was positive for the SEK.
What it meant for the SEK
The actual landed above the 10.4% forecast (0.1 above expectations). A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the SEK, and below forecast bearish. On this release the read was positive for the SEK.
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