Sweden CPI measures how fast consumer prices are rising year-on-year, the key inflation gauge the Riksbank watches when setting interest rates.
Actual
1.9%
Forecast
2.3%
Previous
2.6%
Sweden Inflation Rate (CPI) for Aug came in at 1.9% versus 2.3% expected (previous 2.6%), below forecast, which was negative for the SEK.
What it meant for the SEK
The actual landed below the 2.3% forecast (0.4 below expectations). A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the SEK, and below forecast bearish. On this release the read was negative for the SEK.
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