Riksbank leaves policy rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent; expects increases to begin this year if outlook holds

29 September 2026

The Riksbank's Executive Board decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent (press release published 24 September 2026).
It said economic activity is stronger and the supply shocks from the war in the Middle East are continuing.
The Board assesses that the policy rate should be raised more than projected in the June forecast, for inflation to stabilise around 2 per cent.
If the outlook for inflation and economic activity remains unchanged, the increases in the policy rate are expected to begin this year.
The Riksbank said the krona has continued to weaken.