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.
The current policy rate
1.75%
Applies from 1 October 2025
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The inflation target
2%
Target for CPIF
The inflation target
CPIF, August 2025
3.2%
(3.0 percent in July 2025)
How is inflation measured?
News about monetary policy
- 09/10/2025 News The Riksbank supports the updated global code of conduct for the foreign exchange market
- 03/10/2025 News The Riksbank's calendar updated for January–May 2026
- 29/09/2025 Press release, Minutes Minutes of the monetary policy meeting on 22 September 2025
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