Sweden
Dollar exchange rate variation affects prices less than euro – Riksbank study
Krona-dollar depreciation often coincides with downturn in demand
Swedish government proposes $2.37bn injection for Riksbank
Government proposal falls short of central bank’s request
Riksbank updates benchmark rate calculation method
Swestr to become more robust, especially around year-end
Sweden cuts rates while Norway holds
Norges Bank warns slowing disinflation may mean maintaining rates for longer than it expected
Payment fraud is on the rise in Denmark and Sweden
Scammers and fraudsters are moving to digital realm
US news has a large impact on global bond yields – research
Bank of Canada research finds US news affects expectations in other countries
Riksbank asks government for recapitalisation
Governor called for stronger self-financing capacity in January
Rates round-up: Hungary and Moldova cut rates
Sweden holds rates but lowers inflation forecast
Riksbank uncovers problems in offline CBDC test
Latest phase of e-krona testing focused on offline payments and preventing fraud
People: Sveriges Riksbank appoints new deputy governor
BIS replaces general counsel, SNB announces new head of communications
Swedish inflation expectations remain anchored, research finds
Riksbank economists highlight central bank actions to tackle both low and high inflation
Riksbank’s Bunge warns weak krona boosts inflation
Deputy governor stresses monetary policy is working, but risks persist
Minutes: Riskbank united in policy hold
Board members stress having more policy meetings will give them flexibility in 2024
Riksbank governor calls on property companies to reduce debt
Thedéen warns monetary policy “needs to remain contractionary”
Riksbank keeps policy rate at 4%
Most analysts think the Swedish central bank has reached peak rate
Riksbank starts open recruitment procedure for board members
New central bank act requires publishing a recruitment profile and an open application process
Svensson says house price metrics ‘unreliable and misleading’
Former Riksbank deputy governor says authorities are misjudging risks
Sweden faces lower employment and labour force growth
Integration of foreign-born citizens is key to keep expanding labour force, says Riksbank research
Book notes: The economic government of the world 1933–2023, by Martin Daunton
A deep dive into the politics, personalities, trade theory and trade practice of the era, but missing a crucial element: the collapse in the US stock of money
Swedish parliament urged to reinforce legal status of cash
“More consumers and businesses need access to payment accounts,” says Riksbank governor
Riksbank to offer counterparties new liquidity and deposit facilities
Measure aims to prevent volatility in overnight market rates as central bank reduces liquidity
Riksbank needs a capital injection, says governor
Swedish central bank estimates it would need close to Skr80 billion
E-krona could boost competition and safety, say Swedish retailers
Riksbank analyses consumers and retail traders payment preferences
Riksbank’s Flodén says inflationary pressures are too high
Weak krona may explain higher price increases, says deputy governor