Nordea sees Sweden GDP growth at 3.1% in 2026, flags Riksbank rate hike in November

PUBT · 3d ago
Nordea sees Sweden GDP growth at 3.1% in 2026, flags Riksbank rate hike in November
  • Nordea’s outlook flagged a broad-based Swedish recovery, forecasting 2026 GDP growth of 3.1% versus 1.4% in 2025.
  • Riksbank seen lifting the policy rate in November, with another hike expected in early 2027 as demand holds up.
  • Productivity growth estimated at just over 2% in 2026, supporting expansion despite still-available labor-market slack.
  • KPIF inflation projected to average 1.4% in 2026, rising to 1.9% in 2027 as a weaker krona feeds through.
  • Global activity described as resilient despite geopolitical risks, with trade growth strong while AI adoption accelerates in production.


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