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Riksbank Governor Thedeen says strong grounds for rate hike

Erik Thedeen said Sweden’s economy has performed better than expected and inflation risks have increased, giving strong reason for the Riksbank to hike rates.

The Swedish economy has performed better than expected, and the risks of inflation overshooting the target have increased, giving strong reason to raise interest rates, Riksbank Governor Erik Thedeen said on Thursday.