Norges Bank

The central bank of Norway's aim is price stability and financial stability, and to generate added value through investment management.

Policy rate

4%

Next policy rate announcement: 26 March 2026

Annual address

Annual address 2026

On 12 February, Governor Ida Wolden Bache delivered the annual address "Economic perspectives" to Norges Bank's Supervisory Council and invited guests.

Read the annual address

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Norges Bank's tasks

Monetary policy

Monetary policy shall maintain monetary stability by keeping inflation low and stable.

Financial stability

Norges Bank shall help ensure that the financial system is robust and efficient.

Payment system

Norges Bank shall promote an efficient and secure payment system.

Investment management

Norges Bank manages the Government Pension Fund Global and the Bank's own foreign exchange reserves.

News and events

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Explainers

What is inflation?

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Why should inflation be low and stable?

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How does the policy rate affect other interest rates?

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About the Bank

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