The Riksbank’s decision to cut by 25bp today to 3.25% was all but guaranteed, but the accompanying statement was surprisingly dovish. Policymakers said the policy rate could be cut faster and further than previously indicated, while also raising the prospect of a 50bp cut at one of the next two meetings. However, we think that in the end policymakers will move more cautiously in 25bp increments.
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