Danske Research Team highlights a sharp downside surprise in Swedish unemployment, with the seasonally adjusted rate dropping to 8.0% versus 8.8% consensus. December and January figures imply sizeable positive revisions to labour metrics.
The Riksbank has decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.75%, citing solid economic growth and rising household consumption. Despite a weak labor market, inflation has reached target levels, allowing the Riksbank to adopt a wait-and-see approach.
The Swedish Krona (SEK) remains strong in early 2026, trailing only the AUD among G10 currencies, supported by positive growth data, attractive interest-rate differentials, and expectations of future Riksbank hikes, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley reports.