Monetary Policy Report February 2011
Balance in the economy requires continued repo rate increases
Good growth in Sweden ahead GDP, quarterly changes in per cent calculated as an annual rate, seasonally-adjusted data Sources: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank
Recovery abroad GDP, annual percentage change. IMF’s October forecast for Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) Sources: The IMF and the Riksbank
Forward-looking indicators point to high growth Purchasing managers’ index in the manufacturing industry, BRIC =Brazil, Russia, India and China Sources: Institute for Supply Management, Markit Economics and Swedbank
Lower Swedish unemployment Percentage of labour force, seasonally-adjusted data Source: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank
Strong recruitment plans Net figures total resp. annual percentage change Sources: National Institute of Economic Research and Statistics Sweden
Labour shortages increasing Per cent, seasonally-adjusted data Source: National Institute of Economic Research
Stronger Swedish krona Index, 18 November 1992 = 100 Source: The Riksbank
Higher commodity and energy prices USD, Index 2005=100 Sources: The Economist and Reuters
Inflation higher than expected Annual percentage change Sources: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank
Inflation close to target Annual percentage change Sources: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank
Repo rate increased slightly faster Per cent, quarterly averages Source: The Riksbank
A forecast, not a promise Domestic demand/ Commodity prices Stronger productivity/ Exchange rate Per cent, quarterly averages Source: The Riksbank
Balance in the economy requires continued repo rate increases