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Riksbank raises policy rate to 2%
The Riksbank raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2% at its Nov. 3, 2026, meeting. It published the meeting minutes on Nov. 10.
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Bank of Finland warns of scam calls using its name
The Bank of Finland says scammers have been calling in its name. It does not ask people by phone for banking credentials, passwords, personal banking details or money transfers.
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Norway reports 438 million kroner in payment fraud in first half of 2026
Fraud involving account transfers and payment cards in Norway totaled 438 million kroner in the first half of 2026, down about 22% from the previous half-year. Payment service providers prevented nearly 1.3 billion kroner in fraud during the period.
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Finnish investment fund assets rose €30.1 billion in a year
Assets in Finnish-registered open-end funds reached €226.6 billion at the end of September 2026, up €30.1 billion from a year earlier. Equity funds drove most of the growth, while real estate fund assets fell.
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BIS study catalogs 568 currencies issued since 1850
A BIS study catalogs 568 government-issued currencies from 1850 to 2026, including 163 still in use. Independence was the most common reason for introducing a currency, while name or unit changes were the leading cause of discontinuation.
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Norges Bank holds policy rate at 4.5%
Norges Bank left its policy rate at 4.5% on 4 November, saying inflation remains too high. Governor Ida Wolden Bache said rates may stay elevated for a time and could rise if needed.
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Riksbank plans currency loans for part of reserves
Sweden’s Riksbank plans to replace part of its reserve financing and currency swaps with foreign-currency loans arranged through the National Debt Office. The change could begin in early 2027, subject to stable market conditions, and cover the equivalent of about 200 billion kronor.
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ECB wage tracker puts growth at 2.8% in first half of 2027
The ECB’s wage tracker estimates negotiated wage growth at 2.3% for 2026 and 2.8% in the first half of 2027. Its 2.4% estimate for the third quarter of 2027 is based on coverage of 23.3% of employees.
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Sweden’s Riksbank raises policy rate to 2%
Sweden’s Riksbank raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2% on Nov. 4. It said another increase over the coming year was likely if its inflation and economic outlook remained as expected.
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Norges Bank to make net foreign-exchange purchases of NOK 176 million a day in November
The central bank will buy foreign currency equivalent to NOK 300 million daily for the government and sell NOK 124 million to fund transfers of dividends and interest payments.
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Bank of England consults on tokenised collateral in central clearing
The consultation proposes guidance on how the Bank would assess central counterparties’ use of tokenised eligible collateral. Responses are due by 12 February 2027.
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Riksbank report says euro payments are often cheaper than Nordic-currency transfers
A report by the Riksbank and other Nordic central banks says payments between Nordic countries are often cheaper and faster in euros, including in some cases involving countries outside the euro area.
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