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Ingves: Flexibility is essential for the Riksbank in times of change
31/05/2021 -“The financial world around us is constantly changing and as a central bank we must then have a mandate and tools that can be used flexibly both in normal circumstances and crises.” This was one of the comments made by Governor Stefan Ingves...
Skingsley: Reforms in housing and tax policy are needed to resolve problems in the housing market
27/05/2021 -“With the help of extensive support measures, the Swedish financial system has coped relatively well during the pandemic and we have managed to avoid a financial crisis. But the risks to financial stability are still elevated. High household...
Cecilia Skingsley: We need to update and modernise our payment services
06/10/2021 -“The Riksbank has a long tradition of providing Sweden with a modern, cost-effective and secure payment infrastructure, and this is now undergoing its largest overhaul in generations. We will soon be launching RIX-INST for instant payments and...
Per Jansson: Is it time for a more active fiscal policy?
08/12/2021 -How should roles be allocated between monetary policy and fiscal policy in terms of creating the most favourable macroeconomic development possible in Sweden? This question was discussed by Deputy Governor Per Jansson, speaking today at the...
Breman: High inflation – the interest rate may need to be raised earlier
23/03/2022 -“Energy and food prices will probably continue to be high in the period ahead. The main reason is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The earlier rise in inflation may thus be further exacerbated. This is because Russia exports significant quantities...
Breman at Riksdag Committee on Finance: The geopolitical uncertainty makes it more difficult to assess inflation
03/03/2022 -The Riksbank is closely following developments and is prepared to deal with possible effects on the financial markets as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “We are continually evaluating the consequences for the Swedish economy,” said...
Ohlsson: War often leads to inflation
17/05/2022 -In a speech at Uppsala University, Deputy Governor Henry Ohlsson observed that inflation in the 1900s has tended to rise in connection with wars. This applies both to countries directly involved in the war and those that are not.
Flodén: Monetary policy will bring inflation back to target
06/04/2022 -“The Riksbank's monetary policy obviously cannot affect the high international commodity and shipping prices and it is unavoidable that near-term inflation will remain high. But our monetary policy can ensure that inflation does not remain...
Ingves at the Riksdag Committee on Finance: Monetary policy needs to be sustained
19/10/2021 -The Swedish economy has recovered rapidly in the pandemic, supported by extensive economic policy measures. This comment was made by Governor Stefan Ingves in his introduction, when he and Deputy Governor Martin Flodén today took part in the...
Flodén at the Riksdag Committee on Finance: Monetary policy needs to be sustained
19/10/2021 -The Swedish economy has recovered rapidly in the pandemic, supported by extensive economic policy measures. This comment was made by Governor Stefan Ingves in his introduction, when he and Deputy Governor Martin Flodén today took part in the...