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
4.00%
Applies from 7 February 2024
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The inflation target
2%
Target for CPIF
The inflation target
CPIF, February 2024
2.5%
(3.3 percent in January 2024)
How is inflation measured?
News about monetary policy
- 15/03/2024 Speeches Aino Bunge: Low and stable inflation creates predictability, also for pension funds
- 12/03/2024 Speeches Per Jansson: Committee on Finance hearing on monetary policy
- 12/03/2024 Speeches Erik Thedéen: Committee on Finance hearing on monetary policy
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