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Pass-through of negative policy rates
28/05/2021 -There is a strong link between the repo rate and the interest rates faced by borrowers. This link was strong even when the repo rate was negative. This is demonstrated by Henrik Erikson and David Vestin in the Economic Commentary “Pass-through...
Inauguration of the BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre
17/09/2021 -On 16 June 2021, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) inaugurated the BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre in Stockholm, in collaboration with the central banks of Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Cash free – not problem-free
29/10/2020 -People in rural areas are finding it harder to cope without cash. This is also true of elderly people. In addition, many people experience occasional technical problems when paying in shops. Cashless – not problem-free...
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,...
Riksbank raises policy rate by 0.5 percentage points and, starting in April, will begin selling government bonds
09/02/2023 -Inflation is far too high and has continued to rise. For inflation to fall and stabilise around the target within a reasonable time, the Executive Board has decided to raise the Riksbank's policy rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.0 per cent.
Work on the e-krona continues
14/03/2024 -Work on the e-krona continues The Riksbank’s work on an e-krona continues. An e-krona can be part of a long-term solution to the challenges of digitalisation. Furthermore, an e-krona would mean new payments infrastructure, which could solve...
Everyone must be able to pay
14/03/2024 -Everyone must be able to pay To enable everyone to pay, banks need to make it possible for more people to have a payment account, including by offering accounts with limited functionality. Banks should also ensure that their services are well...
When did the central banks start adjusting their inflation forecasts for 2022 upwards?
19/01/2024 -When did the central banks start adjusting their inflation forecasts for 2022 upwards? Figure 5 shows the Riksbank's and other central banks' forecasting errors (outcome minus forecast) for each country's inflation target variable for 2022. Here...
Settlement should take place in central bank money whenever possible
20/02/2024 -Settlement should take place in central bank money whenever possible The safe settlement of money and securities is essential for the smooth functioning of the financial system. Settlement in central bank money is favoured by both legislation...