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Libra will probably have little impact in Sweden
29/10/2019 -Libra may become an alternative for certain cross-border payments, but will probably not be used for payments in Sweden to any great extent. These are some of the conclusions drawn in an Economic Commentary published today.
The Riksbank supports the updated global code of conduct for the foreign exchange market
15/02/2022 -Today, the Riksbank, together with the other central banks within the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), renewed its commitment to comply with the global code of conduct for the foreign exchange market, the FX Global Code. The code has...
Can digital central bank currencies function as cash?
16/02/2021 -Many central banks are currently researching the possibility of issuing digital money (central bank digital currency - CBDC) as a complement to the central bank money we use today, namely cash. However, digital central bank currencies would not...
New issue of the Riksbank’s journal Economic Review
19/03/2021 -The first edition of Sveriges Riksbank Economic Review for 2021 contains four articles, which all cover subjects related to central bank core activities. The first article discusses why the krona weakened during the period from 2013 to the...
The IMF’s report on Sweden’s economy
25/03/2021 -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...
Calculation method for STIBOR does not instil confidence
31/03/2021 -Despite the STIBOR reference rate now being reformed, it will continue to be based to an excessive extent on judgements rather than actual transactions. There is also a lack of transparency regarding STIBOR and how it is calculated. These...
Increased teleworking could be a risk to financial stability
20/04/2022 -The pandemic has meant that many people have worked from home to a greater extent. If this situation continues, demand for office space could decline. The conclusions in a new Economic Commentary are that increased teleworking in itself can lead...
The countercyclical capital buffer should remain unchanged at 2 per cent
30/01/2025 -The Riksbank’s view is that the countercyclical capital buffer should remain unchanged at its neutral level of 2 per cent for the first quarter of 2025. Overall, the assessment from October 2024 remains that the current level of the...
Thedéen: Well-anchored inflation target despite high inflation
30/05/2023 -During 2022, monetary policy contributed to ensuring that long-term inflation expectations were stable and close to the inflation target, even though inflation was well above the target, said Governor Erik Thedéen today, when the Executive Board...
The Riksbank to investigate year-end effect in SWESTR
02/06/2023 -The Riksbank's work to promote a transition to the transaction-based reference rate SWESTR includes gathering views from potential users in the market. Some comments from market participants have touched on what is commonly known as the...