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Big win on Riksbank huge rate cut 12.04.2008 Reuters beat the competition on the record 175 basis point rate cut by the Swedish central bank, the Riksbank, on Dec. 4, which was far larger than forecasts showed. Our subscribers had the news 12 seconds ahead of Bloomberg, giving them a critical advantage. The Swedish crown fell sharply, and the news prompted speculation that other central banks would follow suit. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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Big win on Riksbank huge rate cut

12.04.2008

Reuters beat the competition on the record 175 basis point rate cut by the Swedish central bank, the Riksbank, on Dec. 4, which was far larger than forecasts showed. Our subscribers had the news 12 seconds ahead of Bloomberg, giving them a critical advantage. The Swedish crown fell sharply, and the news prompted speculation that other central banks would follow suit.

Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here