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Sweden's core inflation has reached its lowest level since May of the previous year, indicating a positive outlook on price increases after the country's central bank ended its 18-month campaign of interest-rate hikes. Prices, excluding energy and interest-rate changes, rose by 5.4% compared to the previous year, which was lower than the expected 5.9%. This continuous slowdown in underlying inflation suggests that price increases may approach the Riksbank's 2% target next year, potentially leading to earlier interest-rate cuts and aiding an economy struggling with higher costs. The Swedish government has refrained from implementing stimulus measures to avoid further price increases until inflation normalizes. [Extracted from the article]

Sweden's core inflation rate decreased more than anticipated in November, indicating positive trends in price increases after the country's central bank ended a period of rate hikes. Prices excluding energy and interest-rate changes rose by 5.4% from the previous year, lower than the expected 5.9%. This decline in inflation has continued for nine consecutive months, potentially bringing price increases closer to the central bank's 2% target for next year. The possibility of interest-rate cuts may help the economy, which has been affected by higher borrowing costs. [Extracted from the article]

Sweden's core inflation rate decreased more than anticipated in November, indicating positive trends in price increases after the country's central bank ended a period of rate hikes. Prices excluding energy and interest-rate changes rose by 5.4% from the previous year, lower than the expected 5.9%. This decline in inflation has continued for nine consecutive months, potentially bringing price increases closer to the central bank's 2% target for next year. The possibility of interest-rate cuts may help the struggling economy, which has seen reduced consumer spending, decreased housing investment, and rising unemployment. [Extracted from the article]