"Riksbanken", The Swedish Central Bank, founded in 1668, is the world's oldest central bank and an authority under the Swedish parliament. The bank's main tasks include conducting monetary policy to maintain low and stable inflation, as well as promoting a safe and efficient payment system.
Source: Sveriges Riksbank
Interest in private leasing of passenger cars is rising sharply. At the same time, interest rate hikes from the Swedish Central Bank are now expected. The result could be a sharp rise in the cost of leasing a car.
CarsThe moment you sell your car or boat, the money is in your account. Major banks in Sweden and Europe will launch a digital currency later this year that will make lightning-fast transactions possible. But not everyone is equally happy with the new currency.
BusinessStrong GDP figures, positive household sentiment and a buoyant economy increase the risk that the Swedish Central Bank will raise the key interest rate already this year, according to Nordea. State-owned SBAB, in turn, predicts a hike in the key interest rate in November this year. Amanda Sundström at SEB does not quite agree.
BusinessDeputy Governor Göran Hjelm, one of five members of the Swedish Central Bank’s Executive Board, sees "a likelihood of an interest rate increase during the year," according to a press release from the Swedish Central Bank.
BusinessGerman ECB policymaker Isabel Schnabel wants to see interest rate hikes to dampen inflationary pressures from the Iran war and unexpectedly strong economic performance in the eurozone.
BusinessA unanimous board of directors left the Swedish Central Bank's policy rate unchanged last week. But the meeting minutes indicate that an increase is near.
BusinessAn interest rate hike is drawing closer, according to major banks Swedbank and SEB. However, interest rate forecasts are more divided than they have been in a long time. This raises questions about who should really be trusted.
BusinessFinance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) downplays warnings that costly election promises risk fuelling inflation.
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