Krona’s rise forces Sweden’s Riksbank to ease policy again

The Swedish Riksbank unexpectedly loosened monetary policy further today, citing the deflationary risks from the stronger krona, and said it was prepared to do more if needed. With the ECB’s QE likely to push the krona up against the euro even further, we think the Riksbank will need to deliver on this pledge.

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