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Aino Bunge: Good starting point in a changing world
15/01/2026 -“2025 was an eventful year, not least because of the geopolitical turbulence and the sudden shift in US foreign and trade policy. Now at the start of 2026, we can conclude that the Swedish economy is nevertheless in a good starting position.
Executive Board in Finance Committee hearing on monetary policy in 2025
26/05/2026 -“2025 was a dramatic year in the world, not least as a result of the US administration’s shift in foreign and security policy, which increased uncertainty regarding the outlook for the Swedish economy.” These were the words of Governor Erik...
Anna Seim in Umeå: Protracted conflict in the Middle East risks disrupting global value chains
23/04/2026 -“Every day that the conflict in the Middle East continues, the risk of major disruptions to production and value chains increases, which could push up inflation. In a situation with high inflation and falling demand, we face difficult...
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...
Erik Thedéen at the Committee on Finance: Amortisation requirements and mortgage caps have safeguarded household resilience and served the Swedish economy well
21/01/2025 -“The high level of debt, together with short periods for fixing interest rates, has made the Swedish economy more vulnerable. However, the combination of amortisation requirements, mortgage caps and banks' credit assessments has meant that...
Erik Thedéen at the Riksdag Committee on Finance: “The Riksbank is building up preparedness to face a wide range of threats”
18/02/2025 -Governor Erik Thedéen was today questioned by the Riksdag Committee on Finance about the Riksbank's preparedness activities. One of the things he spoke about during the hearing was that the Riksbank's preparedness must be able to meet many...
Erik Thedéen: Signs of economic rebound, but uncertainty remains high
06/02/2025 -"We have cut the policy rate by a relatively large amount in a short period of time and it takes time for the cuts to attain full impact. This suggests a degree of patience in monetary policy going forward. I think the various statements about...
Aino Bunge: The Riksbank’s role in turbulent times
14/04/2026 -“Geopolitical uncertainty affects all areas of the Riksbank’s work. Our tasks are clear. We shall contribute to low and stable inflation, a stable financial system and the ability to make payments even in times of crisis and war. This creates...
Anna Seim: Risks of higher inflation justify intense vigilance
26/03/2026 -“I am considerably more concerned that inflation will be too high than that it will be too low. But the current interest rate level constitutes a good starting point to, once more reliable signals are available, adjust monetary policy if deemed...
Thedéen in Härjedalen on the Riksbank’s mandate and the economic situation
25/02/2026 -On Wednesday, Governor Erik Thedéen spoke with business representatives in Härjedalen at Destination Funäsfjällen about the Riksbank’s mandate and the economic situation. “Meeting local businesses in different parts of the country deepens our...