Sveriges Riksbank
Veteran economists weigh in on ‘rebuilding’ macro theory
Economists including Olivier Blanchard, Andy Haldane and Simon Wren-Lewis tackle the question of how – and whether – to save the DSGE model
Riksbank moves towards normalisation; interest rate on hold
Executive board votes to keep the interest rate at –0.5%; says it will end QE programme in December 2017
Weak inflation in Nordic countries likely to keep rates on hold
Sveriges Riksbank and Norges Bank set to prolong their dovish stances in last policy meeting of 2017; Iceland holds rates
Riksbank plans comms drive to mark 350th anniversary
The world’s oldest central bank intends to engage the public, explaining its role in the economy
Ingves: Riksbank ‘will soon take a stance’ on e-krona
The executive board will examine whether e-krona could be the gateway to central bank money, as the decline in cash continues in Sweden
Loose policy supported equality in Sweden – Skingsley
Deputy governor of Sveriges Riksbank reflects on how monetary policy promotes inclusive growth
Riksbank’s Jansson changes his mind on leaning against wind
Deputy governor says his position on the policy has shifted with the benefit of hindsight
Sweden still needs loose policy – IMF
Elevated house prices, public debt and low wage growth are the biggest risks to the economy
People: Riksbank appoints new head of financial stability
Sweden confirms the head of financial stability; BIS appoints new advisory board; Ukraine has new director of payment systems; and Angola reshuffles board of directors
Riksbank’s executive board divided over QE programme
Some members advocate ending stimulus in December, others fear that could reduce inflation
Riksbank on hold despite above-target inflation
Central bank is cautious about moving too fast amid sluggish hikes elsewhere
The optimal size for central bank balance sheets
As the Fed seeks to reduce the assets on its balance sheets, Charles Goodhart examines the role between monetary and fiscal policy, central bank and debt office, and the optimal size of a central bank’s balance sheet
Inflation target supports price setting and wage formation – Ohlsson
Target contributed to economic recovery in Sweden, Riksbank deputy governor says
Riksbank simulates a payments crisis scenario
Central bank deems offline payments and withdrawals a suitable alternative to credit cards
Riksbank’s new stability chief resigns after less than a week
Henrik Braconier says he regrets stepping down from his former role with Finansinspektionen
Five-year extension for Riksbank governor Ingves
Swedish governor receives additional term as opposition allegedly blocks appointment of Karolina Ekholm; first deputy also receives renewed term
Riksbank welcomes higher inflation
Minutes of last monetary policy meeting caution krona has appreciated faster than previously forecast
Riksbank outlines three visions of ‘e-krona’
Sweden’s central bank presents three cryptocurrency models as a solution to the payments conundrum
Rising debt threatens Swedish stability – deputy governor
Ohlsson welcomes higher growth, but says inflation must rise sustainably
Riksbank: housing market is a ‘serious threat’ to stability
Swedish central bank welcomes amortisation proposals, but says further measures may be needed
Sveriges Riksbank changes monetary policy framework
Swedish central bank formally adopts CPIF and leaves policy rate unchanged
The Treasury could make QE exit faster and smoother
Swapping longer-term bonds for Treasury bills or floating-rate bonds would expedite the process of reducing bloated central bank balance sheets
Riksbank study explores new stress test models for banks
A new proposal recommends developing models that can foresee multiple challenges and solutions
Riksbank’s deputy argues for changes to monetary policy regime
Mulled changes would remove distortions, analysts say