Sweden\u2019s industrial production value rose by 5.1% month on month in December. This followed a -0.1% change in the previous month.<\/p>\n
The recently released December data shows a significant 5.1% month-on-month jump in industrial production, a sharp reversal from the previous month’s contraction. This is a powerful bullish signal for the Swedish economy that we believe the market has not fully priced in. We should consider this a catalyst for upside in Swedish assets over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
This unexpected strength makes the Swedish Krona (SEK) look undervalued, especially against the Euro. With the Riksbank trying to maintain its 2% inflation target, this strong growth data reduces the likelihood of any near-term rate cuts. We are looking at buying SEK call options or selling EUR\/SEK futures, anticipating a move towards the 11.10 level last seen in late 2025.<\/p>\n
For equity markets, this report directly benefits the industrials-heavy OMXS30 index. Companies like Atlas Copco and Volvo, which make up a substantial portion of the index, are likely to see positive earnings revisions. We see value in buying call spreads on the OMXS30, targeting a 3-5% rally before the end of the first quarter.<\/p>\n
This data also shifts the outlook for interest rates, as the strong economy may force the Riksbank to adopt a more hawkish tone. Swedish 10-year government bond yields, which have been stable around 2.5%, could face upward pressure. This makes shorting Swedish bond futures an attractive hedge or a standalone speculative position.<\/p>\n
Finally, such a large deviation from expectations introduces volatility into the market. Implied volatility on OMXS30 options has been hovering near a low of 15%, a level that now seems too complacent. We can position for an increase in market uncertainty by buying straddles on key industrial names that are set to report earnings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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