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August consumer prices rose less than expected, prompting a fall in the currency
Krona rallies as Riksbank takes ‘hawkish’ tone even as ECB expected to reduce rates
Central bank argues that the policy has been a success but others are unconvinced
Looser monetary policy by central banks will thwart Riksbank ability to boost currency
Financiers deem ‘disorderly’ UK withdrawal from EU as foremost concern
Swedish currency hits crisis-era levels after central bank scotches rate rises
Scandinavian currency bursts through lowest level since 2009
Sweden’s central bank will buy €4.2bn in government bonds from July to December 2020
Riksbank has kept its key lending rate below zero for the past four years
Swedish currency rallies as policymakers stick to interest rate rise path
Krona under pressure ahead of Wednesday’s rate decision
Disappointing inflation and GDP data will be weighed against upbeat business surveys
Forecast for increase held steady since it was first unveiled in September
Forecast update places renewed pressure on the krona
Data spark rise in the krona
Currency climbs against the euro as investors judge latest outlook to be hawkish
Euro sinks 0.7% against krona
Move sends strong signal at odds with central bank’s aims
‘The market hates being wrong, and has sold the krona hard’
Policymakers concerned about weak inflationary pressure despite robust economy
