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
2.50%
Applies from 8 January 2025
Graph and table
The inflation target
2%
Target for CPIF
The inflation target
CPIF, December 2024
1.5%
(1.8 percent in November 2024)
How is inflation measured?
News about monetary policy
- 15/01/2025 News, Speeches Erik Thedéen: If the outlook remains the same, the policy rate may be cut again
- 13/01/2025 Economic Commentaries, News Improved labour market matching in recent years
- 02/01/2025 Press release, Minutes Minutes of the monetary policy meeting on 18 December 2024
Current monetary policy and the policy rate
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