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financial stability
23. September 2026

Statement of the Financial Stability Committee 23 September 2026

The Icelandic financial system is sound and is well prepared to withstand unforeseen shocks. The systemically important banks’ financial position is strong, and their access to market-based funding is good.

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financial stability report
23. September 2026

Financial Stability 2026/2

The Bank’s semi-annual Financial Stability report presents an overview of the position of the financial system, its strengths and potential weaknesses, and the macroeconomic and operational risks it may face. In addition, it explains how the Centra...

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international reserves
markets and market operations
11. September 2026

Central Bank of Iceland to increase regular foreign currency purchases

In May 2026, the Central Bank of Iceland began buying foreign currency in the interbank market, in the amount of 6 million euros per week, as is explained in the Bank’s press release of 8 May 2026. Since then, the Bank has bought currency for the equ...

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Inflation

5.6%

Central Bank’s inflation target is 2½%

Key interest rate

8.00%

Valid from: 19 August 2026
Next update: 07 October 2026

“The Central Bank shall promote price stability, financial stability, and sound and secure financial activities.”

Exchange rate
  • EUR 137.00
  • USD 120.41
  • GBP 159.70
  • NOK 12.665
  • DKK 18.327
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market securities
30 September
9:00
Market securities
Period: August 2026
Frequency: Monthly
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interbank market for foreign exchange
5 October
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Interbank Market for Foreign Exchange
Period: September 2026
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7 October
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Statement of the Monetary Policy Committee
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