Monetary policy
The objective of monetary policy is to maintain a low and stable rate of inflation. More precisely target is to hold CPIF inflation at around 2 per cent a year. Without neglecting the inflation target, the Riksbank shall moreover contribute to a balanced development of output and employment. Monetary policy is the measures the Riksbank takes to achieve this.
Policy rate
1.75%
Applies from 26 August 2026
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The inflation target
2%
Target for CPIF
The inflation target
CPIF, July 2026
0.7%
(1.3 percent in June 2026)
How is inflation measured?
News about monetary policy
- 03/09/2026 Presentation Erik Thedéen in Visby on the economic situation and monetary policy
- 31/08/2026 Presentation Per Jansson: Inflation risks being elevated, but there is scope to wait and see
- 27/08/2026 News, Economic Commentaries Economic Commentary: Are fiscal and monetary policy pulling in the same direction?
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