Riksbank initiates its extended government bond purchases
As announced on 16 March, the Riksbank intends to extend its purchases of securities this year by up to SEK 300 billion. The purchases will if necessary include bonds issued by the state and municipalities, as well as covered bonds. The aim is to support economic development and avoid problems in credit supply leading to further aggravation of the economic consequences of the corona pandemic. In connection with this decision, the Executive Board stressed that the purchases of government bonds should be initiated immediately. The first purchase will be made tomorrow, 18 March, when the