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More difficult to exchange Swedish banknotes abroad
19/06/2023 -The Riksbank has previously reported that we have received many queries concerning difficulties in exchanging Swedish banknotes for local currency abroad. According to the information received by Swedish banks, cash-processing companies and...
Work on e-krona entering new phase
23/08/2023 -The Riksbank is focusing more on the design of an e-krona that can be issued, and on investigating what amendments are required to existing legislation should the Riksdag decide to issue an e-krona. The work is based on the ongoing international...
New Staff Memo: Buy now, pay later – a threat to financial stability?
05/09/2023 -Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a payment option that has grown significantly in recent years. Nanna Svahn, senior economist at the Financial Stability Department, has therefore analysed the potential threats to financial stability posed by the...
Aino Bunge: Making it easier to borrow will not solve housing market challenges
15/01/2025 -Deputy Governor Aino Bunge spoke today at Bopol Live in Stockholm, where she presented the latest monetary policy decision. She also commented on the recent inquiry that evaluated, among other things, the down payment and amortisation...
Anna Breman: Monetary policy contributes to stability in a turbulent world
27/03/2025 -“Overall, the outlook for inflation and economic activity still largely holds, despite the turbulence abroad. That is why I supported an unchanged policy rate at our most recent monetary policy meeting. But I wish to emphasise that we are...
Thedéen: "There are no miracle cures to make capital markets function smoothly"
03/04/2025 -“Improving the EU's capital markets is essential for the Union from an economic perspective, not least as a result of the digital and green transitions. Recent geopolitical developments, with major defence spending both nationally and at EU...
Breman: Inflation needs to become low and stable again
20/01/2023 -Rising prices and higher interest costs are noticeable for households and companies. However, it would be even more noticeable for households and the Swedish economy in general if inflation were to remain at the current high levels. As we said...
Aino Bunge: Committee on Finance hearing on the Riksbank's operations and monetary policy
14/03/2023 -On Tuesday, the entire Executive Board took part in an open hearing at the Committee on Finance about the Riksbank's operations and current monetary policy. This was the first time that the Riksdag had invited board members to a hearing on the...
Thedéen: The krona will strengthen in the long run
22/09/2023 -“In the short term and perhaps also the slightly longer term, the exchange rate can vary in a way that only has a weak link to developments in the real macroeconomy, for instance, it may weaken over a relatively long period of time. When the...
Erik Thedéen: Inflation is close to target, monetary policy is being adjusted with caution
17/05/2024 -“Cutting the policy rate was an important step. Following a period with substantial global price impulses, price growth in Sweden of around 10 per cent and considerable uncertainty over inflation prospects, we are now back in a situation where...