Sweden
Heikensten says slower wage growth needed
SWEDEN - Sweden's membership of European economic and monetary union will demand a higher government budget surplus and lower wage increases, Lars Heikensten, deputy governor of Sweden's central bank told Dagens Nyheter Sunday.
Speech by U Backstrom of Sveriges Riksbank, 7 Mar
SPEECH - Backstrom said in the speech titled 'Swedens economy and monetary policy' that "if inflation, even disregarding the temporary effects, is above the target initially, activity is entering an upward phase and economic policy's impact on the…
Swedish c bank chief says worried by inflation
SWEDEN - Sweden's central bank governor Urban Backstrom said on Thursday he shared the concern of many of his colleagues at the bank on inflation but said a rate rise should be postponed if an upturn was not certain.
Speech by K Persson of Sveriges Riksbank, 28 Feb
SPEECH - In the speech titled 'The Riksbank, growth and inflation' Persson said that inflation had exceeded the central banks forecast because it may have over-estimated the economy's production capacity.
Sweden inflation above expectation - Persson
SWEDEN - Swedish inflation is higher than the central bank had expected because it may have over-estimated the economy's production capacity, deputy central bank governor Kristina Persson said on Thursday.
Speech by Eva Srejber of Sveriges Riksbank, 25 Feb
SPEECH - In the speech titled 'Monetary policy and inflation expectations' the hawkish Eva Srejber said the economic slowdown was in its final stages and a 25 basis point rate rise was necessary to control how fast the economy would rebound.
Swedish c.bankers signal tighter monetary policy
SWEDEN - Two senior Swedish central bankers on Monday reinforced expectations that interest rates will be raised, possibly already next month, sending the crown and short-term yields sharply higher.
Speech by K Persson of Sveriges Riksbank, 20 Feb
SPEECH - In the speech titled 'Globalisation and Sweden' Persson said inflation expectations in Sweden are stable and other economic indicators, too, were in good shape.
Swedish c.banker says inflation expectation stable
SWEDEN - Inflation expectations in Sweden are stable and other economic indicators, too, are in good shape, Swedish central bank deputy governor Kristina Persson said on Wednesday.
Speech by Eva Srejber of Sveriges Riksbank, 13 Feb
SPEECH - In the speech titled 'A reunited Europe - the roles played by Sweden and the Riksbank' Srejber said "When the Riksbank makes its inflation forecasts, central and eastern Europe will move gradually from being a brief footnote to becoming an…
Riksbank's general council backs extra dividend
SWEDEN - The General Council of Sweden's Riksbank Friday presented a proposal to the Swedish parliament recommending that an additional SEK20 billion of the central bank's net income for 2001 be transferred to the Treasury.
Speech by Villy Bergstrom of the Sveriges Riksbank
SPEECH - In the speech given 11 February Bergstrom said capital market regulation and the idea of a levy on speculative foreign exchange transactions, a "Tobin tax", may gain favour among politicians after a decade of currency crises.
Speech by Eva Srejber of Sveriges Riksbank
SPEECH - In the speech titled 'Life outside Euroland' Srejber said that the latest reports pointed to a transition period of between two and three years from a referendum until EMU entry. However, she said, "this preparation time can be shortened…
Tobin tax, regulation may win favour-Swede cbanker
SWEDEN - Capital market regulation and the idea of a levy on speculative foreign exchange transactions, a "Tobin tax", may gain favour among politicians after a decade of currency crises, Sweden's central bank said on Monday.
Central Bank of Sweden Press Release
PRESS RELEASE - Sveriges Riksbank's Lars Heikensten: Low-inflation environment has underpinned growth: four examples, 4 February.
The Riksbank's annual report 2001
PRESS RELEASE - The Executive Board of the Riksbank has taken a decision on the Riksbank's annual report for 2001. Net revenue amounted to SEK 19.3 billion, 8 February.
Swedish Riksbank to publish intervention details
SWEDEN - Sweden's Riksbank, proclaiming greater openness than other central banks, said on Wednesday it will publish regular details of any currency intervention in future, formalising a practice introduced last summer.
Speech by Urban Backstrom of Sveriges Riksbank
SPEECH - In the speech Backstrom said "The picture of inflation continues to be a problem that cannot be disregarded...the Riksbank must keep a close eye on new inflation statistics, deepen the analysis in the event of deviations and weight this into the…
Swedish c bank gov stands by Dec inflation outlook
SWEDEN - Swedish inflation, currently running well in excess of three percent, looks set to slow to levels around the central bank's two percent target, central bank, or Riksbank, Governor Urban Backstrom said on Saturday.
Speech by Lars Heikensten of Sweden's central bank
SPEECH - In the speech titled 'Swedish economic policy in the EMU' Lars Heikensten said that participation in European economic and monetary union would be beneficial for the Swedish economy.
Speech by Urban Backstrom of Sveriges Riskbank
SPEECH - Urban Backstrom said in the speech that in order to reduce the risk of financial market imbalances, it is important that we have a well thought-out legislative, regulatory and supervisory infrastructure that functions properly and follows any…
Swedish inflation above level needed for EMU entry
SWEDEN - Sweden's strong inflation rate is currently running at above the rate required for EMU entry, and January's rate risks being the highest since 1993, said Handelsbanken Research, adding that the central bank now has very little scope for rate…
Speech by Eva Srejber of Sveriges Riksbank
SPEECH - Speech by Second Deputy Governor of the Sveriges Riksbank Eva Srejber at the Annual meeting of the Swedish Association of Municipal Housing Companies (SABO), 8 January 2002.
Speech by Lars Heikensten of Sweden's central bank
SPEECH - Speech by First Deputy Governor of Sweden's central bank Lars Heikensten at the Church of Sweden seminar in Rattvik: "If the World Bank were directed by Jesus Christ ...", 3 January 2002.