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Corona pandemic increasing risks to financial stability
20/05/2020 -The corona pandemic has had serious consequences for the global economy. Around the world, powerful measures have been implemented to mitigate the effects on the real economy and reduce turbulence on financial markets. In Sweden, too, the...
High household indebtedness remains greatest risk in Swedish economy
22/05/2019 -High household indebtedness continues to pose the greatest risk in the Swedish economy. To address the fundamental causes of this high indebtedness, it is urgent that measures be taken in housing and tax policy.
Minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting held on 30 June 2020
10/07/2020 -At the monetary policy meeting on 30 June, the Executive Board of the Riksbank decided on further monetary policy measures to alleviate the economic consequences of the pandemic and help the economy and inflation to recover. The framework for...
Minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting held on 4 September 2019
17/09/2019 -At the Monetary Policy Meeting on 4 September 2019, the Executive Board of the Riksbank decided to leave the repo rate unchanged at –0.25 per cent. As previously, the forecast for the repo rate indicates that the rate will be increased towards...
Riksbank exchanges EU payment
31/01/2018 -Sweden's EU membership entails monthly contributions to the EU's budget. These payments are made in Swedish kronor by the Swedish government and exchanged into euro in the foreign exchange market by a recipient central bank within the EU.
Martin Flodén’s mandate extended a further six years
16/02/2018 -The General Council of the Riksbank decided at its meeting on 16 February to extend Deputy Governor Martin Flodén’s mandate as member of the Executive Board for a further six years, with effect from 22 May 2018. Martin Flodén’s mandate will...
Central banks have entered into swap agreements in US dollars with the Federal Reserve
19/03/2020 -Today, the Federal Reserve, Reserve Bank of Australia, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Bank of Korea, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Danmarks Nationalbank, Norges Bank and Sveriges Riksbank announced that temporary, mutual currency arrangements...
Riksbank offers first USD loan on Thursday, 26 March
24/03/2020 -The Riksbank decided on 19 March to offer the banks loans in USD against collateral. The first auction of USD 10 billion with a maturity of 3 months will be held on Thursday, 26 March, starting at 1400 hours. The framework amount is USD 60...
Riksbank exchanges EU payment
07/06/2023 -Sweden's EU membership entails monthly contributions to the EU's budget. These payments are made in Swedish kronor by the Swedish government and exchanged into euro in the foreign exchange market by a recipient central bank within the EU. The...
Higher interest rates challenging highly indebted companies and households
09/11/2023 -Inflation has fallen but is still too high and several central banks have stated that it may be a long time before policy rates are cut. In addition, the increased geopolitical tension may affect the inflation and economic outlook going forward...