Don't rule out a Riksbank rate cut in June
June 7 (Reuters) -The Swedish central bank sounded a note of caution at its last policy meeting regarding back-to-back rate cuts, but the domestic backdrop, coupled with the European Central Bank's first rate cut, argues the case for a June move.
The Riksbank meets on June 27 and board members will have already seen the inflation data for May, which is expected to show a further drop in prices. Forecasts for the CPIF measure are mixed with analysts expecting a drop to the central bank's 2.0% target year-on-year while the bank itself is looking for a 2.6% print.
Swedish energy and food prices were marked lower in May and with the headline rate of inflation leading CPIF lower the outlook favours a further fall in core prices through the summer months.
The Riksbank's inflation battle has focused heavily on the SEK, which weakened significantly, a 21% depreciation versus the EUR between November 2021 and September 2023. However, a 4% snap back in EUR/SEK since late April could improve the chances of a June rate cut.
Improving Swedish growth and inflation trends should keep the crown out of trouble and this scenario could lead to more rate cuts through the second half of 2024.
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(Peter Stoneham is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own)
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