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 29 November 2023
Graph and table
The inflation target
2%
Target for CPIF
The inflation target
CPIF, October 2023
4.2%
(4.0 percent in September 2023)
How is inflation measured?
News about monetary policy
- 08/12/2023 News, Speeches Jansson: The inflation outlook is much brighter
- 06/12/2023 News Comments on the audit by the Swedish National Audit Office
- 04/12/2023 News, Speeches Anna Breman: Inflation is falling, but risks remain
Monetary Policy Report
The report describes the deliberations made by the Riksbank when deciding what would be an appropriate monetary policy to conduct.
Monetary Policy Report
New Sveriges Riksbank Act
The new Sveriges Riksbank Act came into force on 1 January 2023.
The Sveriges Riksbank Act
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