Anna Seim in Eskilstuna: We are well positioned to manage future challenges to the economy

"We have cut the policy rate by 1.75 percentage points in 9 months, and it takes time for the cuts to attain full impact on the economy. The interest rate is now at a level that appears consistent with inflation at target level in the short and long term, and that makes monetary policy well positioned to manage future challenges. This is true regardless of whether domestic consumption and GDP growth turn out to be weaker than expected, or whether the tense global situation leads to supply shocks that create inflationary impulses in the Swedish economy. If the outlook for inflation and economic activity changes, we are, as always, prepared to adjust monetary policy."

In Eskilstuna, Ms Seim also visited COOP's new warehouse and met entrepreneurs at a lunch meeting organised by the Mälardalen Chamber of Commerce.