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Cooperation with Finansinspektionen on the countercyclical capital buffer
23/10/2025 -Today, the Riksbank participated in a collaborative meeting at Finansinspektionen and communicated its position for the countercyclical capital buffer ahead of Finansinspektionen’s decision for the fourth quarter of 2025. The Riksbank considers...
How would the Swedish economy be affected by a fiscal tightening in the USA?
23/10/2025 -The US federal government’s debt-to-GDP ratio is close to historically high levels and many analysts say that this development is not sustainable. This Economic Commentary estimates the impact on the Swedish economy in a hypothetical scenario...
Strengthened crisis preparedness in the Nordic-Baltic region
20/05/2025 -Today, the Nordic and Baltic countries are facing new risks. The geopolitical situation around the world requires authorities to work together not only within countries but also across national borders. Through sustained efforts, the...
Introduce obligation to accept cash and strengthen banks' responsibility for cash
19/05/2025 -The Riksbank supports the Cash Inquiry's proposal to introduce an obligation to accept cash in the sale of essential goods, and to strengthen the banks' responsibility for cash handling. It is essential that people can continue to use cash to...
How can increased uncertainty affect the economy?
13/05/2025 -Various measures of uncertainty have risen to historically high levels in early 2025. Based on a number of different empirical studies, Hans Dellmo of the Riksbank's Monetary Policy Department discusses how this uncertainty can affect the...
Hilkka Nyberg new Head of Internal Audit Department at the Riksbank
05/05/2025 -The Executive Board of the Riksbank has appointed Hilkka Nyberg as new Head of the Internal Audit Department at the Riksbank. Hilkka has been acting Head of Internal Audit at the Riksbank since November 2024. She will take up her duties on 8...
Compliance with IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks 2025
17/10/2025 -In its work on SWESTR, average rates and index, the Riksbank complies with the applicable and relevant parts of the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks. These principles, created by the International Organization of Securities Commissions...
The Riksbank's consultation response regarding changes in the macroprudential policy area
16/10/2025 -The Riksbank generally supports the proposals in the memorandum “Utveckling av makrotillsynsområdet” (Development of the macroprudential policy area). The Riksbank is in favour of the proposal that the Riksbank should be responsible for setting...
Interest rate adjustments have the fastest effect on consumption of durable goods
03/04/2025 -Changes in interest rates have broad effects on consumption, but affect different groups of goods differently. An Economic Commentary published by the Riksbank examines the sensitivity of different components of consumption to interest rates.
The IMF’s report on Sweden’s economy
02/04/2025 -In February, 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...