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
2.00%
Applies from 11 November 2026
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The inflation target
2%
Target for CPIF
The inflation target
CPIF, September 2026
1.5%
(0.7 percent in August 2026)
How is inflation measured?
News about monetary policy
- 06/11/2026 News, Economic Commentaries How can we separate the signal from the noise? A systematic interpretation of the GDP indicator
- 05/11/2026 News, Presentation Erik Thedéen: Simplify banking regulations – without compromising resilience
- 04/11/2026 Press release Policy rate raised to 2 per cent
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