Sweden's inflation rate hit a four-year low of 0.8%, potentially leading to interest rate cuts.

Sweden's inflation dropped to a four-year low of 0.8% in December, down from 1.6% in November, missing expectations. The Consumer Price Index excluding mortgage effects (CPIF) slowed to 1.5%, and core inflation (excluding energy) decreased to 2.1%. These figures suggest the Riksbank may cut interest rates at its January 28 meeting, though policymakers remain cautious due to the lag effect of monetary policy.

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