On 15 April 2025, the Central Bank of Iceland began a programme of regular foreign currency purchases in the interbank market, buying a total of 6 million euros per week. The amount purchased was increased to 12 million euros per week with a press release dated 12 June. The Bank has now decided to scale its purchases back to 6 million euros per week, effective 17 November.

The Central Bank of Iceland conducted a survey of market agents’ expectations over the period from 3-5 November. A total of 38 agents in the bond market, including banks, pension funds, mutual and investment funds, securities brokers, licensed asset management firms, and insurance firms were invited to participate. Responses were received from 30 market participants, giving a response ratio of 79%.

For some time, the Central Bank of Iceland has been examining the possibility of calculating and publishing interest rates based on Icelandic Treasury bond yields. On the basis of this work, the Bank has now decided to begin publishing constant maturity rates, beginning today. From now on, the Bank will publish these rates by 11:00 hrs. each business day.