February 19, 2024 15:31 GMT
Seasonal Adjustments Show Clear Deceleration Trend (1/2)
SWEDEN
- The chart below shows that while the development of CPIF ex-energy inflation on a monthly basis (when seasonally adjusted and annualised) is volatile, the trend 3-,6- and 12-month horizons is clearly decelerating.
- Using the X-13 seasonal adjustment method, MNI's calculations indicate SA M/M CPIF ex-energy was +0.22% in January (vs 0.36% in December). On a 3m/3m seasonally adjusted and annualised basis, inflation momentum decelerated to 1.73% (vs 1.89% prior).
- Therefore, the downward trend in Swedish seasonally adjusted inflation momentum continued in January, meaning the basis for the Riksbank's pivot in guidance at the February decision remains firmly intact.
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