Norges Bank

Policy rate will likely be reduced in March

Introductory statement by Governor Ida Wolden Bache at the press conference following the announcement of the policy rate on 23 January 2025.

Policy rate kept unchanged at 4.5 percent

Norges Bank’s Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 4.5 percent at its meeting on 22 January.

Relationship Lending and Monetary Policy Pass-Through

Demand for fixed-rate loans continues to increase

The Interest Sensitivity of Consumption and Investment: Evidence from Norway