Riksbank Sweden Press Releases

Banknote Circulation and Payment Statistics

Sveriges Riksbank published updated statistics showing Swedish banknote and coin circulation decreased 2.6% year-over-year. Payment values settled through the RIX-RTGS interbank system declined 4.9% compared to the prior year. The Riksbank reports that 98.5% of applications to redeem invalid banknotes are granted.

Financial Stability Overview Hub

The Swedish central bank published a financial stability overview hub linking to recent publications including analysis on major Swedish banks' network interconnections, trends in capital rules, and commentary on countercyclical capital buffer usability. The hub aggregates access to the Financial Stability Report and related policy communications.

Swedish Interest Rates, Exchange Rates, and SWESTR Statistics

The Riksbank published routine statistical data including the policy rate (1.75% effective 25 March 2026), exchange rates as of 31 March 2026 (EUR/SEK: 10.943, GBP/SEK: 12.60235, NOK/SEK: 0.97596, USD/SEK: 9.51731), and the SWESTR overnight rate (1.681% with volume 68,358 MSEK across 182 transactions). The reference rate is set at 2.00% for the period January through June 2026.

Riksbank Maintains 2% CPIF Inflation Target

Sveriges Riksbank maintains its 2% inflation target for CPIF and current policy rate of 1.75%, effective 25 March 2026. February 2026 CPIF came in at 1.7%, slightly below target. Recent speeches by Riksbank officials including Per Jansson, Erik Thedéen, and Anna Seim discuss inflation vigilance and buffer usability.

News and Calendar Index - Banks, Inflation, Buffers, Events

The Riksbank published news items including an analysis showing major Swedish banks are at the centre of a closely interconnected financial network, a speech by Per Jansson on inflation in uncertain times, and a speech by Erik Thedéen arguing that capital buffers should be usable. Calendar events include the IMF Spring Meetings on April 13, 2026.