Nordic Alert

Global equity markets face headwinds from geopolitical tensions and tech sector disappointments, while Sweden anticipates continued low inflation. Analysts remain cautious on the scope for Fed interest rate hikes despite hawkish signals.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Global equity markets are under pressure due to rising US-Iran geopolitical tensions and disappointing results from semiconductor firms like Broadcom.
• 2.Swedish inflation is expected to remain low, with SEB's forecast significantly below the Riksbank's expectations.
• 3.Despite hawkish rhetoric from Fed members regarding interest rate hikes, market pricing for a December cut remains, though it faces clear headwinds.

Table of Contents

• Global key stories
• Nordic key stories
• Today's key events
• Market data
• Core CPI: Sweden diverges on the downside