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History of the inflation target
20/01/2026 -The Riksbank's inflation target was set in 1993, and formally the inflation target of 2 per cent began to apply in 1995. This made Sweden one of the first countries to introduce so-called inflation targeting policy. Prior to that, a fixed...
What is monetary policy?
20/01/2026 -The objective of monetary policy is to maintain low and stable inflation. Without neglecting the inflation target, the Riksbank shall moreover contribute to a balanced development of output and employment. Monetary policy is the measures the...
What is the policy rate?
20/01/2026 -The Riksbank’s policy rate is our main monetary policy tool. By raising or cutting the policy rate, the Riksbank can affect other interest rates in Sweden, which affects demand in the Swedish economy and thereby inflation.
How monetary policy affects inflation
20/10/2025 -Monetary policy mainly affects inflation by the Riksbank raising or cutting the policy rate. The level of inflation is largely determined by changes in economic activity and developments in the exchange rate when the Riksbank adjusts the policy...
Evaluation of monetary policy
20/01/2026 -Transparency and clarity at the Riksbank are important for both democratic oversight and effective monetary policy. The Riksbank presents analyses, considerations and decisions in decision documents, reports, press releases, minutes and...
Complementary monetary policy measures
20/01/2026 -The Riksbank conducts monetary policy mainly by changing the policy rate. However, the Riksbank can influence interest rates in the economy as a whole in more ways, for example by purchasing or selling government bonds in the secondary market.
The Riksbank makes forecasts
20/01/2026 -Forecasts for the real economy and inflation and analyses of the effects of monetary policy on the financial markets, the real economy and inflation are central to the monetary policy decision-making data.
Monetary policy and sustainability
21/02/2025 -In order to make well-balanced monetary policy decisions and maintain price stability, the Riksbank needs to analyse and take into account various sustainability risks, in particular climate change.
The Riksbank’s responsibility with regard to financial stability
02/01/2023 -Within the framework of its responsibility for the financial system, the Riksbank shall contribute to the stability and efficiency of the financial system, which also includes the ability for the public to make payments.
Preventing financial crises
03/01/2023 -A crisis in the financial system may lead to large economic costs and involve economic decline, bankruptcies and rising unemployment. It is therefore important to prevent financial crises by identifying and analysing vulnerabilities and risks...