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1. September 2026

New data on domestic foreign exchange market turnover

The Central Bank of Iceland has begun publishing data on the domestic commercial banks’ foreign exchange transactions with the Icelandic króna. The data show monthly turnover in the foreign exchange market, including both purchases and sales of Icela...

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lending survey
monetary policy
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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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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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.”

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interbank market for foreign exchange
3 September
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Interbank Market for Foreign Exchange
Period: August 2026
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external debt
3 September
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External debt
Period: Q2 2026
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interbank market for icelandic kronur
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Interbank Market for Icelandic Kronur
Period: August 2026
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