Sweden: Upside surprise in inflation - ING

Sandeep Kanihama FXStreet Contributor

Swedish CPIF inflation came out at 2.0%, above consensus, on the back of increases in fuel and imported goods, notes Jonas Goltermann, Economist at ING.

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“After two months of downside surprises, Swedish inflation today came out above consensus. Fuel, electricity, and clothing increased in November relative to October, as higher oil prices feed through to domestic prices. The main reason for the upside surprise however is the transport component, which has been erratic all year after changes to the way the Swedish statistics authority measures package holidays. In effect, today's upisde surprise off-sets the misses in September and October.”

“For the Riksbank today's data will not make a huge difference to its policy decision next week. The central bank has been saying all along that it doesn't place much weight on month to month volatility caused by measurement issues. The policy committee will be pleased with the confirmation that inflation is back to target, but we think the dovish majority will want to keep policy accomodative for some time yet to avoid the risk that inflation falls back again.”

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Sandeep Kanihama

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Sandeep Kanihama is an FX Editor and Analyst with FXstreet having principally focus area on Asia and European markets with commodity, currency and equities coverage. He is stationed in the Indian capital city of Delhi.

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