"We had a very big miss when it comes to our forecast (in February) ... if you look at that picture, then both 25 and 50 basis points looked to be insufficient," Jansson said. "But all things considered, there were a number of glimmers of light ... that meant that I could back a hike by 50 basis points." (Reporting by Simon Johnson; editing by Niklas Pollard)
Messaging: simon.c.johnson.reuters.com@reuters.net)) STOCKHOLM, May 12 (Reuters) - Swedish central bank
Deputy Governor Per Jansson weighed the need for a bigger hike
than the half-percentage point raise adopted by rate-setters at
the Riksbank's most recent meeting in April, he said on Friday.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Metals Inc. nor the author can guarantee such accuracy. This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. Kitco Metals Inc. and the author of this article do not accept culpability for losses and/ or damages arising from the use of this publication.