Swedish Inflation Eases in October
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Key takeaways
- The annual inflation in Sweden eased to 0.9% in October 2026 from 1.1% in September, which was the highest reading since February 2025, according to preliminary estimates.The latest result also came below market expectations of 1.2%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were
- Exposed: EWD, BWX, EFA, ERIC, PSNY
- Market reaction: EWD −3.2% on the day; BWX +0.1% on the day; PSNY −12.9% on the day
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The annual inflation in Sweden eased to 0.9% in October 2026 from 1.1% in September, which was the highest reading since February 2025, according to preliminary estimates.The latest result also came below market expectations of 1.2%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were
Directly affected
- No company is named in this report.
Indirectly affected
- XRT SPDR S&P Retail ETF
SPDR S&P Retail ETF: it holds retailers. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story.
- XLY Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR+5.7% 30d
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR: it holds retailers. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story.
- EWD iShares MSCI Sweden ETF
iShares MSCI Sweden ETF holds stocks listed in Sweden, which this story is about (“swedish”).
- BWX SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF
SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF holds government bonds outside the US, which react to inflation and interest-rate news like this one in Sweden
- EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF-1.5% 7d
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is a broad fund of developed-market stocks that includes Sweden
- WMT Walmart+20.2% 30d
Walmart (variety stores): retailers move with shopper spending and import costs. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story.
- AMZN Amazon.com+6.7% 30d
Amazon.com (catalog and mail-order houses): retailers move with shopper spending and import costs. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story.
- COST Costco Wholesale+16.7% 30d
Costco Wholesale (variety stores): retailers move with shopper spending and import costs. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story.
Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
| Ticker | T-5 | T-3 | T-1 | T0 | T+1 | T+2 | T+3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XRT | -5.03% | -3.40% | base | -3.01% | after close | after close | after close |
| XLY | -5.00% | -3.39% | base | -4.05% | after close | after close | after close |
| EWD | -3.71% | -2.67% | base | -3.18% | after close | after close | after close |
| BWX | -0.60% | -0.53% | base | +0.05% | after close | after close | after close |
| EFA | -1.31% | -1.92% | base | -2.88% | after close | after close | after close |
| WMT | -6.18% | -1.18% | base | -0.62% | after close | after close | after close |
| AMZN | -8.41% | -7.66% | base | -2.49% | after close | after close | after close |
| COST | -4.84% | -0.56% | base | +1.89% | after close | after close | after close |
Closing-price change versus T-1, the last close before the story. T0 to T+3 fill in after each market close. Prices: Alpaca IEX.
Swedish Inflation Eases in October TradingView
Source: TradingView
Ishares (EWD) since “Swedish Inflation Eases in October,” compared with the market
| Company | When | Move | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMZN | that day | -2.49% | final price |
| AMZN | three days earlier | -7.66% | final price |
| AMZN | five days earlier | -8.41% | final price |
| Spdr Series Trust (BWX) | that day | +0.05% | final price |
| Spdr Series Trust (BWX) | three days earlier | -0.53% | final price |
| Spdr Series Trust (BWX) | five days earlier | -0.60% | final price |
| COST | that day | +1.89% | final price |
| COST | three days earlier | -0.56% | final price |
| COST | five days earlier | -4.84% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (EFA) | that day | -2.88% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (EFA) | three days earlier | -1.92% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (EFA) | five days earlier | -1.31% | final price |
| Ishares (EWD) | that day | -3.18% | final price |
| Ishares (EWD) | three days earlier | -2.67% | final price |
| Ishares (EWD) | five days earlier | -3.71% | final price |
| WMT | that day | -0.62% | final price |
| WMT | three days earlier | -1.18% | final price |
| WMT | five days earlier | -6.18% | final price |
| XLY | that day | -4.05% | final price |
| XLY | three days earlier | -3.39% | final price |
| XLY | five days earlier | -5.00% | final price |
| XRT | that day | -3.01% | final price |
| XRT | three days earlier | -3.40% | final price |
| XRT | five days earlier | -5.03% | final price |
Congressional trades in the stocks in this story
- Sen. John Boozman sold Ishares Tr (EFA) (jointly held), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 9 Sep 2026. That is 57 days before publication. Filed 21 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Walmart (WMT) (held by a spouse), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 2 Oct 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Jonathan Jackson sold Walmart (WMT) (jointly held), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 28 Sep 2026. That is 38 days before publication. Filed 19 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Walmart (WMT) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 41 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Amazon Com (AMZN), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 27 Oct 2026. That is 9 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Amazon Com (AMZN) (held by a spouse), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 2 Oct 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Michael T. McCaul sold Amazon Com (AMZN) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 28 Aug 2026. That is 69 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Costco Wholesale (COST), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 13 Oct 2026. That is 23 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Costco Wholesale (COST) (held by a spouse), worth $250,001 - $500,000 on 2 Oct 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Costco Wholesale (COST) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 41 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
Public disclosure filings, not a recommendation. The filing link is the source document. News use of these reports still sits under 5 U.S.C. § 13107(c).
Who gains and who loses around Ishares (EWD)
Companies mentioned with this story
- EWD Ishares
Ishares (EWD) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 5 Nov 2026 story “Swedish Inflation Eases in October.” Reason on file: iShares MSCI Sweden ETF holds stocks listed in Sweden, which this story is about (“swedish”)
- BWX Spdr Series Trust
In “Swedish Inflation Eases in October,” Spdr Series Trust (BWX) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF holds government bonds outside the US, which react to inflation and interest-rate news like this one in Sweden
- EFA Ishares Tr
For “Swedish Inflation Eases in October,” Ishares Tr (EFA) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is a broad fund of developed-market stocks that includes Sweden
- ERIC Ericsson Lm Telephone
Ericsson Lm Telephone (ERIC) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 5 Nov 2026 story “Swedish Inflation Eases in October.” Reason on file: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (radio and tv broadcasting and communications equipment) is one of the largest Sweden-based companies traded in the US, so news about Sweden (“swedish”) reaches its shares
- PSNY Polestar Automotive Holding UK
Polestar Automotive Holding UK (PSNY) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 5 Nov 2026 story “Swedish Inflation Eases in October.” Reason on file: Polestar Automotive Holding UK (motor vehicles and passenger car bodies) is one of the largest Sweden-based companies traded in the US, so news about Sweden (“swedish”) reaches its shares
How “Swedish Inflation Eases in October” reaches Ishares (EWD)
“Swedish Inflation Eases in October” (5 Nov 2026) reaches Ishares (EWD) through this story.
What ties Ishares (EWD) to the headline is this: iShares MSCI Sweden ETF holds stocks listed in Sweden, which this story is about (“swedish”)
Spdr Series Trust (BWX) is here too. Its reason reads: SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF holds government bonds outside the US, which react to inflation and interest-rate news like this one in Sweden
The price range for Ishares (EWD), and the dates in the story
EFA traded between 102.00 and 104.68 across 6 sessions. The latest close on file is 103.46.
How strong the case is around Ishares (EWD)
40 out of 100
“Swedish Inflation Eases in October” scores 40 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 5 linked companies.