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Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke argues that despite currently low Swedish inflation readings, the Riksbank is likely to maintain its guidance that the policy rate could rise by year-end.

BNY’s Geoff Yu says rising Swedish import prices and continued weakness in the krona are adding to inflation risks. He expects the Riksbank to adopt firmer language on SEK valuations and sees scope for the market to bring forward expectations for the next rate hike.

Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke reports that the Riksbank left its policy rate at 1.75% and maintained a restrictive stance, still seeing a hike later this year as likely.

BNY Mellon’s Geoff Yu reports the Swedish Riksbank left its policy rate at 1.75%, judging the stance well balanced amid stronger growth and inflation but a softer labor market. Underlying inflation is near 2% and summer readings beat forecasts.

Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke expects the Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, to leave its policy rate at 1.75% and maintain a hawkish tone similar to June’s statement.

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad expects the Riksbank to keep its policy rate at 1.75% for a seventh consecutive meeting while leaving the door open to a later hike as inflation runs above projections.