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Political uncertainty in EU worries market participants
14/01/2018 -The majority of the market participants responding to the spring Risk Survey consider there are risks linked to political uncertainty in the EU. The low interest rates, household indebtedness and high housing and property prices are also...
Olof Sandstedt acting Head of the Financial Stability Department as of 7 June
14/01/2018 -The Executive Board of the Riksbank has appointed Olof Sandstedt as acting Head of the Financial Stability Department as of 7 June. He will take over from Kasper Roszbach, who is to start at Norges Bank as director of research.
Housing prices and household indebtedness – the foremost risk
14/01/2018 -Households’ high and rising indebtedness form a serious threat to financial and macroeconomic stability. Further measures need to be introduced to increase the resilience of the household sector and reduce risks. There are also vulnerabilities...
The Riksbank to offer second loan in US dollars on Thursday 2 April
31/03/2020 -The Riksbank decided on 19 March to offer loans to banks in US dollars (USD) against collateral. A first auction took place on 26 March. A second auction of USD 10 billion with a maturity of 3 months will now be held on Thursday 2 April,...
Further measures to alleviate the economic consequences of the pandemic
01/07/2020 -To avoid an unnecessarily prolonged and deep decline in the economy and inflation, the Executive Board has decided on several measures. The framework for the asset purchases made by the Riksbank since the crisis began is being extended from SEK...
Minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting held on 30 June 2020
10/07/2020 -At the monetary policy meeting on 30 June, the Executive Board of the Riksbank decided on further monetary policy measures to alleviate the economic consequences of the pandemic and help the economy and inflation to recover. The framework for...
Henry Ohlsson’s mandate extended for five years
02/10/2020 -The General Council of the Riksbank has decided to extend Deputy Governor Henry Ohlsson’s mandate as Executive Board member for five years as from 12 January 2021. Henry Ohlsson’s mandate will therefore run until 11 January 2026.
The Riksbank’s Business Survey: Towards the “new normal”?
22/10/2020 -The economic situation has gradually improved after the substantial fall in demand in the spring. This is the view of Swedish companies in the Riksbank’s company interviews conducted in late September. They have a brighter outlook on the future,...
Payments in Sweden 2020
29/10/2020 -Cash usage is at the lowest level ever. Less than one-tenth of all payments are made in cash. Instead, people in Sweden are paying more often by card or the app Swish. This trend has grown stronger during the coronavirus pandemic. To prepare for...
Zero policy rate and extended asset purchases
26/11/2020 -The increased spread of infection and tighter restrictions will lead to a new downturn in the Swedish economy. To give further support in an uncertain time, improve the conditions for a recovery and help inflation rise towards the target of 2...