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No significant increase in financially vulnerable firms during the first year of the pandemic
28/10/2021 -The total number of financially vulnerable firms did not increase significantly during the first year of the pandemic compared to 2019. This is shown in a new study by Cristina Cella of the Riksbank's Financial Stability Department. However,...
Forum being established to increase the use of transaction-based reference rates
08/06/2022 -The Riksbank considers that fully transaction-based reference rates are more reliable than assessment-based interbank rates, and that the increased use of transaction-based reference rates contributes to the promotion of financial stability. This...
The General Council of the Riksbank finds no conflict of interest in connection with monetary policy decisions
17/12/2021 -Some media have claimed that Stefan Ingves and Cecilia Skingsley will not have been impartial when they made monetary policy decisions on the purchase of corporate bonds in the secondary market. This has prompted the General Council to make an...
E-krona project enters next phase
22/02/2022 -How might an e-krona be designed? The Riksbank has examined this during the recently completed phase 2 of the e-krona project. Going forward, the focus will be on using the lessons learned from analyses and technical tests to formulate the...
Erik Thedéen: If the outlook remains the same, the policy rate may be cut again
15/01/2025 -In an uncertain world, it is important that we have our own house in order. The Swedish economy is fundamentally stable and there are good prospects for stronger growth and rising employment during the year. But we need to be vigilant about...
Anna Seim: The role of alternative scenarios in monetary policy communication
02/07/2025 -“The policy rate path and carefully crafted alternative scenarios are crucial communication tools for the Riksbank, especially in times of great uncertainty. Together they help us highlight risks and convey our reaction function.” These were the...
Skingsley: The economic situation and current monetary policy
03/09/2020 -“Following such a deep crisis, it seems reasonable to expect that it may take some time for inflation to return to the inflation target, both here and abroad. But this is not the same thing as saying we are abandoning the inflation target. The...
Skingsley on developments in the summer: Strong recovery with weak inflationary pressures
31/08/2021 -“We have had a high pressure summer not only with regard to weather, but also the economy.” This comment was made by First Deputy Governor Cecilia Skingsley when she opened Danske Bank’s Group Treasurer seminar with a summary of economic...
Money and legislation need to be adapted to digitalisation
15/10/2020 -The Riksbank has the task of ensuring that payments can be made safely and efficiently and that the krona retains its value. For this to be possible, cash needs to be both protected and supplemented with a digital alternative. The right...
Rising sea levels increase the risk to housing
03/11/2020 -Climate change will cause sea levels to rise. Housing located close to Sweden’s coastline will then become more vulnerable to extreme weather and flooding. This could, in turn, have consequences for financial stability.