Monetary Policy Report February 2012
Low growth Low inflationary pressures
Weak growth in the euro area GDP, annual percentage change Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Eurostat and the Riksbank
Some stabilisation on the financial markets Interest rate for government bonds with about 10 years left to maturity, percentage points Source: Reuters EcoWin
Swedish exports slowing down Quarterly change in per cent calculated as an annual rate, seasonally-adjusted data. Sources: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank
Somewhat brighter prospects in the manufacturing sector Purchasing managers’ index in the manufacturing industry, an index over 50 indicates growth Sources: Swedbank and Markit Economics
Slowdown in Swedish growth GDP, quarterly change in per cent calculated as an annual rate, seasonally-adjusted data Sources: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank
Weaker labour market further ahead Unemployment, percentage of labour force, seasonally-adjusted data Sources: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank
Low inflationary pressures Annual percentage change Sources: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank
Continued low interest rate Per cent, quarterly averages Source: The Riksbank
A forecast, not a promise Concern over public finances eases sooner than expected Problems in the euro area increase Repo rate, per cent, quarterly averages Source: The Riksbank
Low growth Low inflationary pressures
Real repo rate Per cent, quarterly averages Source: The Riksbank
Interest rates for new agreements for households with various fixed-interest periods Per cent Sources: Statistics Sweden and the Riksbank