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Summary

The coronavirus pandemic led to the closure of large sections of society, thereby creating a very uncertain future fo...

The Riksbank’s bank balance sheet has grown

Greater financial risks for the Riksbank

Higher interest rates affect the Riksbank’s financial results Scenario for results and capital

Consequences of losses

The effects of the asset purchases The Riksbank's capital and its financial independence

References

Appendix – Assumptions in the scenario

Authors: David Kjellberg and Magnus Åhl

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Economic Commentaries are brief analyses of issues that are relevant to the Riksbank. They may be written by individual members of the Executive Board or by staff members at the Riksbank. Employees’ Commentaries are approved by their head of department, while Executive Board members are themselves responsible for the content of the Commentaries they write.

The Riksbank's financial result and capital are affected by higher interest rates

NO. 8 2022, 4 July

Economic Commentary

NO. 8 2022, 4 July

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