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Hjelm sees potential rate increase as inflation risks persist
Riksbank Deputy Governor Göran Hjelm stated that the Swedish policy rate remains slightly expansionary, though heightened geopolitical risks justify the probability of a rate increase.
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Policy rate held at 1.75 percent as growth accelerates
Sveriges Riksbank's Executive Board decided unanimously to maintain the policy rate at 1.75 percent on August 19, 2026.
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Policy rate held at 1.75 percent as inflation risks linger
The Riksbank has held its policy rate unchanged at 1.75 percent, effective 26 August 2026.
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IMF publishes Sweden economy report after May review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its annual Article IV consultation report on Sweden's economy.
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AI models pose cyber risks to financial stability
The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has issued a formal warning regarding vulnerabilities in the financial system linked to frontier AI models.
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Norges Bank appears to favour real economy, Riksbank finds
After the post-pandemic inflation surge, Sweden and Norway have seen diverging inflation rates and monetary policy approaches.
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Financial sector urged to boost AI cyber resilience
The Riksbank and Finansinspektionen urge Swedish financial institutions to adopt new cybersecurity advice from the National Cyber Security Centre.
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Offline card payments expand for essential goods
The Riksbank has expanded options for offline card payments for essential goods, effective July 1, 2026.
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Swedish banks reallocate credit from vulnerable firms after invasion
A Riksbank Staff Memo finds that Swedish banks reallocated credit away from energy-intensive and financially vulnerable firms after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Riksbank to lead new financial crisis management function
The Riksbank will lead a new operational crisis management function for the Swedish financial sector, effective July 1, 2026.
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Major banks are central to financial linkages and risk transfer
A Riksbank analysis reveals Swedish credit institutions hold extensive, concentrated exposures to foreign financial institutions.
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Riksbank holds rate, sees higher chance of hike later in 2026
The Riksbank held its policy rate unchanged at 1.75 percent at its June 16 meeting.