Riksbank’s Ingves: Expect SEK to gradually strengthen over long-term

Here are some of the key comments made by the Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) Governor Stefan Ingves, at the post-meeting press conference.

   •  Expect SEK to gradually strengthen over the long-term. 
   •  No value in hiking rates just to lower rates later.
   •  Swedish election has not played a significant role in monetary policy decisions. 
   •  Important to make clear our opinion about the size of the first rate hike, when it comes.