Press releases from Sveriges Riksbank as a RSS feed.enFri, 05 Jun 2026 14:52:20 +020010https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/rss/press-releases/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/the-september-monetary-policy-meeting-will-be-held-in-gothenburg/The Executive Board of the Riksbank will hold its monetary policy meeting in Gothenburg on 23 September. The meeting will take place at the county administrative board of Västra Götaland's premises. The decision will be published on the following day, 24 September, at 9.30 am. On the same day, at 10.30 am, a press conference on the decision will be held at the West Sweden Chamber of Commerce on Parkgatan 49 in Gothenburg.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:51:12 +02002026-06-03T11:51:12+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/the-september-monetary-policy-meeting-will-be-held-in-gothenburg/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/the-war-in-the-middle-east-entails-risks-to-financial-stability/The war in the Middle East has caused turbulence in the financial markets, but the global financial system has functioned well. However, there is considerable uncertainty. The longer the war continues, the greater the risk that inflation and interest rates will rise at the same time as the economy weakens, which could have a negative impact on several financial markets and participants. Moreover, there are several global vulnerabilities that could reinforce one another and exacerbate such negative developments. Sweden has a favourable initial position but there are structural risks in the banking system, for example linked to the banks’ international dependencies and significant exposures to the commercial property sector.Fri, 29 May 2026 09:30:22 +02002026-05-29T09:30:22+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/the-war-in-the-middle-east-entails-risks-to-financial-stability/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/minutes-of-the-monetary-policy-meeting-on-6-may-2026/Minutes of the monetary policy meeting on 6 May 2026Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:44 +02002026-05-13T09:30:44+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/minutes-of-the-monetary-policy-meeting-on-6-may-2026/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/policy-rate-unchanged-at-13.75-per-centThe risk that the war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation has increased somewhat. However, inflation is currently below the target and the recent outcomes have been clearly lower than the Riksbank's forecast in March. In addition, economic activity is weak. This means that there is scope to wait until there is a clearer picture of the effects of the war and the supply shocks it entails. The Executive Board has decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent. The current level of the policy rate gives the Riksbank a good initial position to adjust monetary policy if required to safeguard the inflation target.Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:29 +02002026-05-07T09:30:29+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/policy-rate-unchanged-at-13.75-per-centhttps://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/minutes-of-the-monetary-policy-meeting-on-18-march-2026/Minutes of the monetary policy meeting on 18 March 2026Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:13 +01002026-03-25T09:30:13+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/minutes-of-the-monetary-policy-meeting-on-18-march-2026/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/policy-rate-unchanged-at-12.75-per-centThe Executive Board of the Riksbank has decided to hold the policy rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent and the rate is expected to remain at this level for some time to come. However, the war in the Middle East makes the forecast very uncertain. The Riksbank monitors developments closely and will adjust monetary policy if the outlook for inflation and economic activity so requires.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:42:41 +01002026-03-19T12:40:41+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/policy-rate-unchanged-at-12.75-per-centhttps://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/riksbank-lowers-interest-rate-for-the-supplementary-liquidity-facility/The Riksbank’s operational framework for the implementation of monetary policy states what interest rate shall apply to the banks’ deposits and loans overnight at the Riksbank. In the Riksbank’s supplementary liquidity facility, the banks can take out loans against collateral, for instance covered bonds. The interest rate mark-up on the supplementary liquidity facility is now being cut from 0.75 percentage points to 0.30 percentage points above the policy rate. In addition, the Riksbank is removing the limit as to how large a share of the collateral pledged for loans from the Riksbank may consist of covered bonds. The changes will come into force on 8 April 2026, and are a part of the Riksbank’s long-term work on facilitating the banks’ adjustment to an environment with less surplus liquidity.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:29:00 +01002026-03-19T09:46:11+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/riksbank-lowers-interest-rate-for-the-supplementary-liquidity-facility/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/payments-report-2026-measures-needed-to-reduce-vulnerability-and-increase-inclusion-in-the-payments-market/To reduce external dependency, the banks need to develop new payment services based on national and European systems. Primarily, banks need to offer more instant payment services, otherwise legislation should be introduced. To increase inclusion in the payments market, more payment methods are needed for those without a payment account or experiencing digital exclusion. Access to cash services also needs to be improved, according to the Riksbank in its Payment Report published today.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:30 +01002026-03-12T09:00:30+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/payments-report-2026-measures-needed-to-reduce-vulnerability-and-increase-inclusion-in-the-payments-market/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/the-riksbanks-business-survey-its-not-an-obvious-recovery-but-we-see-it-happening-anyway/Large Swedish companies are experiencing some improvement in economic activity, but the recovery is both slow and hesitant. The uncertain global environment has had a significant impact on household consumption and business investment, making companies cautious looking forward. This is revealed in the Riksbank's Business Survey in February.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:30:29 +01002026-03-11T09:30:29+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/the-riksbanks-business-survey-its-not-an-obvious-recovery-but-we-see-it-happening-anyway/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/new-recommendations-for-public-payment-preparedness/The current international situation and Sweden’s high degree of digitalisation may lead to vulnerabilities in the payments system. It is therefore important for the general public to ensure that they have different ways to pay, such as cash, cards and access to payment services via mobile phones.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:30:55 +01002026-03-04T09:30:55+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/new-recommendations-for-public-payment-preparedness/