Anna Seim

Riksbank officials signal another interest rate hike could come as early as December

The board unanimously decided last week on its first rate hike in three years, according to the meeting minutes. Two members also signaled that they see reasons for another hike as early as December.

Riksbank warns Middle East escalation could mean much larger rate hikes

A 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.

Central Bank Deputy Warns of Financial Flow Risks in Interest Rate Decisions

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank Anna Seim sees "sharp turns in financial flows" as a risk factor to take into account when the Central Bank is to make decisions on the interest rate going forward. "We will change the interest rate if it is motivated," she says in a speech in Västervik, according to a press release.

Central Bank Warns: Global Uncertainty Threatens Economic Stability

Heavy economists want a double cut

Several heavyweight economists want to see another double cut from the Central Bank on Thursday. But most analysts believe in a "normal" cut, of 0.25 percentage points, at the year's final interest rate decision.

Central Bank Chief: Can Continue to Lower Interest Rate

The Central Bank Lowers the "Neutral Interest Rate"