By Russell Glaser – The Swedish krona continues to be one the strongest performing currencies against the dollar. Since the beginning of the month, the krona has climbed over 2.5% on the greenback. Last week the outlook for the economic recovery in Sweden was updated as signs the global economic crisis is weakening. This was a catalyst for the krona as the currency further strengthened, particularly against the dollar.
The economic output of Sweden is predicted to fall by 4.9% this year while growing by 2% in the following year. This is according to the Sweden Ministry of Finance. The previous forecasts were slated to be a contraction of 5.2% for the current year and growth of 0.6% in the following year. Unemployment forecasts were also reduced for next year to 10.7% from 11.4%.
The revised forecasts were followed by strong comments from the Swedish Finance Minister, Anders Borg. Borg would like to see further economic policy enacted to assist in the expansion of the Swedish economy. Along with a government stimulus package and spending on new infrastructure projects, the government is in the position to further cut taxes.
These economic measures bode well for the Swedish economy and in particular the krona. It may explain why traders have bid up the price of the krona in recent trading. As the dollar continues to fall against the major currencies and the Swedish government continues to submit favorable legislation on the part of the economy, being short on the USD/SEK is preferred.
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