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Monetary policy decision: Zero interest rate and asset purchases for inflation to be more permanently close to 2 per cent
01/07/2021 -The spread of infection of the coronavirus has declined and the economic outlook is brighter. However the pandemic is not yet over, and inflationary pressures are still moderate. By conducting an expansionary monetary policy, the Riksbank...
The Riksbank’s Business Survey: “Demand is not the problem – the troubles are on the supply side”
08/06/2021 -The economic situation for major Swedish companies is becoming increasingly strong, especially for the manufacturing sector. Companies feel that the risks of the pandemic are decreasing, they are optimistic about the future, and dare to make...
Brighter outlook, but the risks to financial stability are still elevated
26/05/2021 -With the help of extensive support measures, the Swedish financial system has coped relatively well during the pandemic and a financial crisis has been avoided. Credit supply has been maintained and important funding markets are now working...
A solution for the e-krona based on blockchain technology has been tested
06/04/2021 -The solution based on blockchain technology that has been developed and tested by the Riksbank in its e-krona project provides new possibilities, but is also new and needs further investigation. This is one of the lessons learned as described in...
The Riksbank transfers SEK 6.8 billion to the Treasury
15/02/2021 -The General Council of the Riksbank has, in accordance with the Sveriges Riksbank Act, submitted a proposal to the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) regarding the allocation of the Riksbank's profits for the financial year 2020. The General...
Swap agreement with Federal Reserve extended
29/01/2021 -The Riksbank has decided to extend the temporary swap agreement for USD 60 billion entered into with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in March 2020. Since then, the agreement has been extended once and currently applies up to and including...
The Riksbank begins transition to a fully self-financed foreign exchange reserve
13/01/2021 -The Riksbank is replacing external financing of the foreign exchange reserve by purchasing foreign currency on the foreign exchange market between February 2021 and December 2023. The purchases will take place at an even pace, be paid in Swedish...
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...
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...
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,...