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26. August 2026

Central Bank lending survey 26 August 2026

The Central Bank conducts quarterly lending surveys among the four commercial banks. According to the responses, the supply of mortgage loans to households increased marginally over the past three months, and the banks expect a slight increase in the...

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rate decision
key interest rate
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monetary policy committee
19. August 2026

Statement of the Monetary Policy Committee August 19 2026

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Iceland has decided to raise the Bank’s interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. The Bank’s key interest rate – the rate on seven-day term deposits – will therefore be 8.00%. Four Committee ...

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monetary policy committee
monetary policy
18. August 2026

Webcast: Statement of the Monetary Policy Committee August 19th 2026

A statement of the Monetary Policy Committee will be published on the Central Bank of Iceland website, Wednesday August 19th, at 08:30 hrs. Monetary Bulletin will be published on the website at 08:35 and at 9:30 hrs., a press conference on the statem...

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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 140.80
  • USD 120.93
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  • NOK 12.966
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