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Sweden Cuts Interest Rates Again, While Norway Keeps Rates High

Key Takeaways

* Sweden's central bank has cut interest rates for the second time this year. * Norway's central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting on Wednesday. * There are three main reasons why Sweden can cut interest rates while Norway cannot.

In-Depth Analysis

Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, cut interest rates by 25 basis points to -0.35% on Tuesday. This is the second rate cut this year, after the Riksbank cut rates by 25 basis points in February.

Norway's central bank, Norges Bank, is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Wednesday. Rates have been at 0.25% since March.

There are three main reasons why Sweden can cut interest rates while Norway cannot.

1. Sweden's economy is growing faster than Norway's. Sweden's GDP is expected to grow by 2.5% this year, while Norway's GDP is expected to grow by 1.5%.
2. Sweden's inflation rate is lower than Norway's. Sweden's inflation rate is currently 1.5%, while Norway's inflation rate is 2.5%.
3. Sweden's government debt is lower than Norway's. Sweden's government debt is 39% of GDP, while Norway's government debt is 42% of GDP.

These factors suggest that Sweden's economy is in a better position to handle a rate cut than Norway's economy. However, it is important to note that the Riksbank's decision to cut rates was a close one. One member of the Riksbank's executive board voted against the rate cut, arguing that it was too risky.

It remains to be seen whether Norges Bank will follow the Riksbank's lead and cut interest rates in the near future. However, the factors that are driving Sweden's rate cut are not present in Norway. As a result, it is more likely that Norges Bank will keep rates unchanged at its meeting on Wednesday.