Riksbank will continue to offer USD loans next year

The Riksbank will continue to offer loans in US dollars against collateral to its primary monetary policy counterparties after the turn of the year to replace the loans maturing on 9 and 16 January respectively. An auction will be held on 7 January for loans with a maturity of 84 days. A further auction will be held on 14 January for loans with a 28-day maturity. The volume offered at both auctions will amount to USD 10 billion.

As in earlier auctions of US dollars, a minimum interest rate will be set. This will be linked to the expected policy rate in the United States.

The complete terms will be announced at least two bank days before the auction.