Sveriges Riksbank
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
IMF to present Swedish economy assessment
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will present its assessment of the Swedish economy at a press conference at the Riksbank on Wednesday, May 13. S. Pelin Berkman, head of the delegation, will detail the findings of the regular Article IV consultations.
Riksbank decides on interest-free deposits of almost SEK 35 billion
The Riksbank has decided that Swedish credit institutions must hold 0.2944 percent of their total deposit base as interest-free deposits.
Policy rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
The Riksbank's Executive Board has decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 1.75 percent.
Seim warns Middle East conflict risks global value chains, inflation
Riksbank Deputy Governor Anna Seim warned that the protracted conflict in the Middle East risks disrupting global value chains and pushing up inflation.