The rise of the Icelandic krona is affecting the tourist industry
The ever more expensive Icelandic currency, the krona (IKR) is resulting in higher prices for tourists and has already started to harm the tourist ind...
Icelandic krona exchange rates reflect recovery of national economy
Written by Tom Cleveland, foreign exchange market analyst: While the major foreign exchange event of the past decade would surely be the highly succes...
Icelandic government announces capital account liberalisation strategy
The Icelandic government adopted a revised strategy for gradual liberalisation of capital controls in a cabinet meeting yesterday.
Sweden increasingly opposed to the euro
A growing number of Swedes have expressed opposition to finalising plans to replace the Krona with the euro.
Finland minister calls for common Nordic currency
The nations that make up Scandinavia are some of the most ardent in Europe about abstaining from joining the common European currency. But Finland’s M...
Important to reach agreements regarding the Icelandic banks
Icelanders need to establish unity on the issue of future measures to address the current financial situation. The social partners have suggested to t...
Icelandic krona on the rebound
Glitnir Bank today reported that the Icelandic krona (ISK) has appreciated by 9% during the past fortnight, following a slump to an historical low lev...