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Richard Andersson - Fri, 31 Jan 2025 - 08:35

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Riksbanken Behåller Styrräntan på 2.5% - Vad Betyder Det?
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The Riksbank Keeps the Key Interest Rate Unchanged at 2.5%

The Riksbank has today announced that the key interest rate, also known as the repo rate, remains unchanged at 2.5%. This decision reflects a stabilization of the economic situation following a period of cuts from a peak of 4% in early 2024. Recent inflation trends have also influenced this decision.

How Does This Affect Citizens?

For citizens, the unchanged key interest rate means that interest rates on mortgages and personal loans are expected to remain stable, at least in the short term. Considering that banks often add a margin of 1% for mortgages, we can expect an average mortgage interest rate of around 3.5%.

Mortgage Calculation

Here is a calculation of the monthly costs for different loan amounts based on the current interest rate:

  • Mortgage of 1 million: With an interest rate of 3.5%, the monthly interest cost will be approximately 2,917 kronor.
  • Mortgage of 3 million: With an interest rate of 3.5%, the monthly interest cost will be approximately 8,750 kronor.
  • Mortgage of 5 million: With an interest rate of 3.5%, the monthly interest cost will be approximately 14,583 kronor.

Remember that these amounts only refer to the interest cost and that amortizations are additional, which can affect households' total expenses depending on the level of indebtedness.

Personal Loans

For personal loans, where banks often add a margin of 2.5%, we can expect an average interest rate of around 5%. This means that the cost of new personal loans will remain relatively unchanged.

Historical and Future Trends

Over the past year, we have seen a downward trend in the key interest rate, from 4% in early 2024 to the current 2.5%. This has been partly driven by declining inflation, with the CPIF dropping from 3.3% in January 2024 to 1.5% in December. CPI inflation has also decreased from 5.4% in January 2024 to 0.8% in December.

If this trend of decreasing inflation continues, we can expect further interest rate cuts later in the year. This could provide households with even lower interest costs and increase purchasing power.

Forecast for Food Prices, Fuel Prices, and Energy Prices

With stabilized inflation, it is unlikely that we will see significant changes in food prices, fuel prices, and energy prices in the short term. However, it is important to closely monitor developments, as external factors such as international trade and geopolitical events can unexpectedly affect these prices.

In summary, while the key interest rate remains unchanged for now, the outlook is bright for potential interest rate cuts if the inflation pattern continues. This could provide much-needed relief for both mortgage holders and consumers in general.

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