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Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen criticised the major banks for raising variable mortgage rates while leaving savings rates unchanged, calling the practice hypocritical and harmful to confidence in the banking sector. He argued that if banks profit from higher interest rates, they should also raise the rates paid on deposits, and stressed that consistent market‑rate policies are needed to maintain trust in the financial system.

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Hybride #Krisenvorsorge mit #Bargeld: Wenn der digitale Zahlungsverkehr ausfällt, funktioniert nicht mehr viel.

Deshalb empfiehlt die #Riksbank von #Schweden nun allen Bürger:innen des Landes, mindestens 1.000 Kronen (etwa 130 Euro) in bar zu Hause aufzubewahren, um im Notfall die Versorgung mit dem Allernötigsten abdecken zu können.

Der Hinweis ist besonders bemerkenswert, weil Schweden zu den weltweit digitalisiertesten Zahlungsökonomien gehört:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sweden-tells-citizens-to-hold-cash-in-case-of-war-or-crisis #KRITIS

#ECB, #BoE, #Riksbank and #Norges Bank deliver their final policy signals—revealing a continent split between patience and easing

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https://marketinsider.net/europes-central-bank-finale-three-holds-one-cut-as-2025-nears-its-end/

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The Swedish Riksbank has cut its interest rate to 2.75%, matching the consensus and down from the previous rate of 3.25%.

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Dollar surged after Trump reclaimed the presidency, marking its biggest one-day jump since Mar 2020. With GOP Senate control, policy shifts may affect global currencies, especially for euro, yuan, peso. Trump’s pro-crypto stance propelled #Bitcoin to $75K, while JPY volatility spurred Japan to monitor forex moves closely. Rate decisions pending from #Fed, #BoE, and #Riksbank, with inflation expectations rising.

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Markets open cautiously ahead of a tight U.S. election race and a wave of central bank decisions, with the #Fed, #BoE, #RBA, #Riksbank, and #NorgesBank set to announce rates. The USD weakens, boosting gains in #EUR, #CNY, and #AUD. China’s NPC meeting may add ¥10T in debt for growth, while oil prices rally on an OPEC+ output delay.

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