Ingves: Riksbank prepared to launch currency interventions

Swedish governor says central bank prepared to take unconventional measures in light of falling oil prices

Stefan Ingves

Sveriges Riksbank stands ready to launch currency interventions as a "final resort" if falling oil prices put additional pressure on Sweden's feeble inflation rate, governor Stefan Ingves has said.

Speaking today following the Riksbank's monetary policy meeting, in which it extended the period the repo rate is expected to remain at 0% until late 2016, Ingves said the central bank is prepared to take "further measures" as early as February.

"If more is needed, we will do more," Ingves said. "We

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.