The Swedish central bank's meeting minutes revealed that Governor Töden believed economic signals suggested that high energy costs, exacerbated by war and weather-related disruptions, could lead to increased broader inflation risks. The risk of a sig

2026-08-25

The Swedish central bank's meeting minutes revealed that Governor Töden believed economic signals suggested that high energy costs, exacerbated by war and weather-related disruptions, could lead to increased broader inflation risks. The risk of a significant price increase due to escalating war justifies a possible interest rate hike this year.