Announcement out a few moments ago 7 Sept 2016

  • repo rate unchanged at -0.5%
  • purchase of govt bonds will continue during H2 2016 as per April statement
  • H2 2017 considered appropriate time to slowly increase repo rate
  • Risksbank has readiness to do more to make policy even more expansionary if necessary
  • conditions are good for a continued rise in inflation

SEK rallies after the decision/comments.