Sveriges Riksbank
Karolina Liron Källåker new HR Manager
Karolina Liron Källåker has been appointed as the new HR Manager at the Riksbank.
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Policy effects stay stable but inflation sensitivity varies
A Riksbank staff memo estimates the effects of monetary policy in ten small open economies using a standardised SVAR framework.
Middle East war elevates financial stability risks
The Riksbank warns that the ongoing war in the Middle East elevates risks to global financial stability.
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Riksbank QT impact dampened by bank and hedge fund purchases
The Riksbank's quantitative tightening (QT) has had a limited impact on the Swedish economy, primarily because banks and leveraged investors like hedge funds absorbed the supply of securities.
Riksbank journal explores policy process, climate risks
Sveriges Riksbank has released a new issue of its journal, 'Economic Review,' featuring four articles on monetary policy preparation and predictability.
Riksbank cut rates three times in turbulent 2025
Erik Thedéen, Governor of the Riksbank, presented an account of monetary policy in 2025 to the Committee on Finance.
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Hjelm: Policy interaction a strength for Swedish economy
Riksbank Deputy Governor Göran Hjelm emphasized the crucial role of economic policy interaction in managing supply shocks.
Jansson urges vigilance despite low inflation
Riksbank Deputy Governor Per Jansson emphasized the need for vigilance against potential adverse scenarios, despite Sweden's current low inflation providing a good starting point.
AI's long-term influence on economy, monetary policy
Riksbank Deputy Governor Aino Bunge discussed how artificial intelligence can influence the economy and monetary policy in the longer term.
Swedish markets function well, risk-taking reduced by war
Participants in the Riksbank's spring 2026 Financial Markets Survey largely assess the Swedish fixed-income and foreign exchange markets as functioning well.
IMF concludes Sweden Article IV visit, publishes statement
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its annual Article IV consultation visit to Sweden.
Riksbank holds policy rate at 1.75 percent amid war risks
The Riksbank's Executive Board held the policy rate unchanged at 1.75 percent at its May 6, 2026 meeting.