Riksbank Governor Thedéen said on Thursday that inflation risks remain unclear and growth may recover, but near-term inflationary pressure is unlikely to rise significantly. He noted summer inflation ran above the Riksbank’s June forecast and that the impact of various supply shocks on consumer prices is uncertain. To date there are no clear signs of a sustained, broad-based rise in inflation, though policymakers must remain highly vigilant.

2026-09-03

Riksbank Governor Thedéen said on Thursday that inflation risks remain unclear and growth may recover, but near-term inflationary pressure is unlikely to rise significantly. He noted summer inflation ran above the Riksbank’s June forecast and that the impact of various supply shocks on consumer prices is uncertain. To date there are no clear signs of a sustained, broad-based rise in inflation, though policymakers must remain highly vigilant.