Sweden's Riksbank seeks $4.1bn from lawmakers to restore equity due to bond losses during low inflation.

Sweden's Riksbank seeks $4.1bn from lawmakers to restore its equity, which has fallen due to large losses on bonds bought during a period of low inflation. The capital injection of 43.7bn SEK ($4.1bn) is needed to meet the basic level required by law. Central banks globally have experienced asset value declines as part of quantitative-easing programs, with the Riksbank's losses mainly unrealized.

April 02, 2024
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