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The Swedish Central Bank

"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

Small price increases on normalized housing market

The housing market is characterized by an increasingly large supply and more sales. Prices – which are increasing for the sixth month in a row – appear to be leveling out.

Small price increases on normalized housing market

Statistics Sweden receives new assignment as investigation is rejected

In 2022, a government inquiry presented a proposal to establish a new register containing information about households' assets and debts. The register was primarily intended to be used for analysis of economic policy at the Swedish Central Bank and the Financial Supervisory Authority, as well as by researchers.

Statistics Sweden receives new assignment as investigation is rejected

Increased probability of interest rate cut in August

The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate in the interest rate decision on August 20 has increased slightly during the week, according to the pricing on the interest market. It is currently at 84 percent, which can be compared to 80 percent a week earlier, according to the major bank SEB's compilation.

Increased probability of interest rate cut in August

SBAB lowers fixed mortgage interest rates

The state-owned mortgage bank SBAB is lowering the interest rate on loans with binding periods of 1-5 years by 0. 05-0.

SBAB lowers fixed mortgage interest rates

The Central Bank is worried about inflation backlash

The Swedish Central Bank's board is aiming for further cuts in the interest rate, but warns against cutting too quickly. Inflation risks then turning upwards again.

The Central Bank is worried about inflation backlash

Decreased price pressure in the service sector

Fresh purchasing manager figures show a certain recovery in the service sector. At the same time, the price increase pressure continues to decrease.

Decreased price pressure in the service sector

German Inflation Falls More Than Expected

Good news for households and companies under pressure from interest rates. The inflation pressure in Europe's largest economy, Germany, fell slightly more than expected in June, according to preliminary figures.

German Inflation Falls More Than Expected

Fewer Bankruptcies – but Still Gloomy

The number of bankruptcies decreases for the first time in a long time, primarily in the hotel and restaurant industry. However, overall, bankruptcies remain at extremely high levels.

Fewer Bankruptcies – but Still Gloomy

Interest Rate Decision Can Boost the Housing Market

The Swedish Central Bank's signals that there may be three interest rate cuts this year will lead to more housing transactions, experts predict. However, one should not believe in any significant price increase, says SBAB's chief economist Robert Boije.

Interest Rate Decision Can Boost the Housing Market

So you should think about your mortgage

The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three further interest rate cuts this year. Something that will make a difference in the wallet, according to savings economist Shoka Åhrman.

So you should think about your mortgage

The Interest Rate Myth: We Are in a New Phase

The Riksbank expects to be able to make two or three interest rate cuts during the second half of the year, if inflation falls as expected. We are in a new phase in monetary policy, says the Governor of the Riksbank, Erik Thedéen.

The Interest Rate Myth: We Are in a New Phase

Major Bank: Absolutely Right of the Central Bank

The Governor of the Central Bank, Erik Thedéen, is open to three interest rate cuts this year. The news is dividing experts.

Major Bank: Absolutely Right of the Central Bank

Weak decline on the stock exchange – H&M plummeted

The Stockholm stock exchange fell slightly on Thursday. The OMXS index fell by 0.

Weak decline on the stock exchange – H&M plummeted

More and more people believe in rising property prices

Almost six out of ten surveyed Swedes believe in rising property prices. Hopes for further interest rate cuts contribute to the attitude.

More and more people believe in rising property prices

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

It will not be an interest rate cut on Thursday, according to some of the country's gathered experts. But Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank, believes it will be seen as a mistake in hindsight.

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

Economist: Time to Step on the Gas in Fiscal Policy

The subdued inflation opens up for a greater reform scope in the government's autumn budget, according to Swedbank's chief economist Mattias Persson. It is time to invest more in the future, he says.

Economist: Time to Step on the Gas in Fiscal Policy

Forget interest rate cut – it may be delayed until September

Pressed mortgage holders can forget a rate cut this week. It may be delayed until autumn before the Central Bank lowers, predicts Handelsbanken.

Forget interest rate cut – it may be delayed until September

Interest Rate Cut Expected After the Summer

Next interest rate cut will come after the summer, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. We believe the Riksbank will cut three times more this year – and a further three times next year, says NIER's Director-General Albin Kainelainen.

Interest Rate Cut Expected After the Summer

Taylor Swift may also halt British interest rate cut

American world star Taylor Swift's sold-out tour has reached Britain. Now, investment bank TD Securities warns in an analysis that the higher price pressure following the artist may threaten a British rate cut later in the summer, reports [CNBC](https://www.

Taylor Swift may also halt British interest rate cut

Central Bank: Companies Take a More Optimistic View of the Future

The economic situation is weaker than normal. But Swedish business believes in an improvement in the situation over the coming half-year, shows the Riksbank's corporate survey in May.

Central Bank: Companies Take a More Optimistic View of the Future

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

Inflation is falling, but less than expected. This can be partly explained by rising hotel costs – to some extent a Taylor Swift effect, according to assessors.

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

Inflation Expectations Fall to Target

Inflation expectations have fallen to the Riksbank's target, shows a report from Kantar Prospera. This bodes well for all financially strained households and companies hoping for lower interest rates.

Inflation Expectations Fall to Target

LO seeks revenge - "there is a larger wage space"

Companies compensated themselves with higher prices. They did not do so with wages.

LO seeks revenge - "there is a larger wage space"

So, what happened to the banks' mortgage rates?

The Riksbank's lowering of the interest rate on 8 May led the banks to adjust their variable mortgage rates. Danske Bank had the lowest average rate in May, reports [Dagens industri](https://www.

So, what happened to the banks' mortgage rates?