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Löfven exits the stage (not pursued by a bear)

The resignation of Prime Minister Stefan Löfven in Sweden has added to the period of political uncertainty in Sweden. That said, the other leading political actors would probably struggle to pass muster in the Riksdag and so there is a good chance that Mr Löfven will return in the same role before long. Next week, we expect monthly GDP data from Norway to show that mainland activity gathered pace in May, and that core inflation remained below the Norges Bank’s target in June.

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