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Economic Commentary: Are fiscal and monetary policy pulling in the same direction?
27/08/2026 -It is easier to stabilise the economic cycle and inflation if fiscal and monetary policy do not run counter to one another. An Economic Commentary analyses how the two policy areas have related to the inflation target, whether they have been pro-...
The Riksbank retains the countercyclical buffer rate at 2 per cent
11/09/2026 -The Riksbank decides to leave the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged at the level the Riksbank considers neutral, of 2 per cent.
Staff Memo: A DSGE Model of Labour Hoarding
07/09/2026 -Many economic models have long sought to capture the fact that labour productivity usually rises during economic booms and falls during recessions. This Staff Memo shows that if two features are included in a DSGE model – variable labour...
Official communication: Information on developments that bring the issue of a digital krona back into focus
15/10/2026 -The Riksbank has submitted an official communication to the Committee on Finance containing information on developments in the payments market that bring the issue of a digital krona – previously known as the e-krona – back into focus. The full...
Fee for redeeming invalid banknotes increased today
01/09/2026 -For invalid banknotes sent in after 1 September, the administration fee is being raised from the current SEK 200 to SEK 300 per application. This is being done to cover the administrative costs of handling the cases. For more information on...
Tomas Eneroth new Chairperson of the General Council
23/10/2026 -At the inaugural meeting of the Riksbank's General Council, held today, Tomas Eneroth (S) and Mattias Karlsson (M) were elected as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the General Council. The General Council of the Riksbank consists of eleven...
The IMF’s report on Sweden’s economy
21/07/2026 -In May, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its annual review of Sweden's economy, known as an Article IV consultation. The final report on Sweden's economy, which has been approved by the IMF’s Board of Governors, is now available...
Margins are central to manage counterparty risks, but can create liquidity risks
15/05/2025 -Margin is a key tool for managing counterparty risk in transactions involving derivative contracts. The use of margins and clearing at central counterparties (CCPs) are important keys to reducing contagion risks among derivatives market...
Swedish exports to the USA - which sectors are most affected by higher tariffs?
30/05/2025 -The Swedish economy is closely linked to the United States, both directly and through global value chains, and Swedish exports to the United States have increased in recent years. The United States is Sweden's third largest destination for...
Instant payments contribute to innovation and efficiency – how to manage risks to boost development
20/05/2025 -Consumers have become accustomed to instant payments and expect to be able to make transactions quickly and securely. The benefits of instant payments are many. For instance, they contribute to increased innovation and efficiency in the payments...