Norway’s underlying home prices surprised with a first decline in 10 months, suggesting buyers are factoring in a lower likelihood of central bank interest-rate cuts.
Norway’s underlying home prices surprised with a first decline in 10 months, suggesting buyers are factoring in a lower likelihood of central bank interest-rate cuts.
Traditional and modern housing lines the waterfront in Stavanger, Norway.
Norway’s trade minister indicated the nation isn’t walking away from a draft tariff deal with the US, negotiated last summer, even as President Donald Trump’s policy moves add uncertainty.
Norway’s trade minister indicated the nation isn’t walking away from a draft tariff deal with the US, negotiated last summer, even as President Donald Trump’s policy moves add uncertainty.
Cecilie Myrseth in Oslo, on Feb. 24. Photographer: Andrea Gjestvang/Bloomberg
Norges Bank will probably extend its interest-rate cuts in the third quarter and end monetary easing at the start of 2027, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
Norges Bank will probably extend its interest-rate cuts in the third quarter and end monetary easing at the start of 2027, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
Leaders from two Nordic states expressed skepticism over ambitions to seize vessels linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, signaling that proposals among allies to tighten restrictions on the Kremlin’s war economy face limits.
Leaders from two Nordic states expressed skepticism over ambitions to seize vessels linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, signaling that proposals among allies to tighten restrictions on the Kremlin’s war economy face limits.
A tanker from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" off the coast of the western France port of Saint-Nazaire.
Jeffrey Epstein left little doubt about the value he placed on a Norwegian diplomat and his ambassador wife to tap a network of officials with ties to the United Nations and the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jeffrey Epstein left little doubt about the value he placed on a Norwegian diplomat and his ambassador wife to tap a network of officials with ties to the United Nations and the Nobel Peace Prize.
Terje Rød-Larsen Photographer: Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Norway’s inflation unexpectedly accelerated last month, prompting analysts to pare back expectations of further easing from the country’s central bank.
Norway’s inflation unexpectedly accelerated last month, prompting analysts to pare back expectations of further easing from the country’s central bank.
Norway’s foreign intelligence service sees a growing risk of a more assertive Russia and China as the US pulls back from international cooperation and institutions.
Norway’s foreign intelligence service sees a growing risk of a more assertive Russia and China as the US pulls back from international cooperation and institutions.
Soldiers during a military parade in Beijing, in September.
A hacking of the Nobel organization’s computer systems is the most likely cause of last year’s leak of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado’s name, according to the results of an investigation.
A hacking of the Nobel organization’s computer systems is the most likely cause of last year’s leak of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado’s name, according to the results of an investigation.
Kristian Berg Harpviken and María Corina Machado during a Nobel Peace Prize news conference on Dec. 11. Photographer: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images
Norway’s central bank kept borrowing costs steady for the third meeting in a row and continued to signal no rush to lower borrowing costs, with inflation still too high for comfort.
Norway’s central bank kept borrowing costs steady for the third meeting in a row and continued to signal no rush to lower borrowing costs, with inflation still too high for comfort.
A sign sits on the window of the Norges Bank building in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Norway will release its latest GDP figures on Friday. Photographer: Odin Jaeger/Bloomberg
Norway’s central bank kept borrowing costs steady for the third meeting in a row and continued to signal no rush to lower borrowing costs, with inflation still too high for comfort.
Norway’s central bank kept borrowing costs steady for the third meeting in a row and continued to signal no rush to lower borrowing costs, with inflation still too high for comfort.
A sign sits on the window of the Norges Bank building in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Norway will release its latest GDP figures on Friday. Photographer: Odin Jaeger/Bloomberg
A long-awaited recovery in the Swedish economy is gathering momentum with analysts at several local lenders forecasting a stronger rebound for this year than previously.
A long-awaited recovery in the Swedish economy is gathering momentum with analysts at several local lenders forecasting a stronger rebound for this year than previously.
Trains on the subway bridge in Stockholm. Photographer: Erik Flyg/Bloomberg
Norway reacted with disbelief to the news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado gave her medal to US President Donald Trump, who has long coveted the award.
Norway reacted with disbelief to the news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado gave her medal to US President Donald Trump, who has long coveted the award.
María Corina Machado following a meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 15. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg
Norway’s adjusted home prices unexpectedly snapped a six-month streak of gains in December, adding to signs of sluggishness in the Nordic country’s economy.
Norway’s adjusted home prices unexpectedly snapped a six-month streak of gains in December, adding to signs of sluggishness in the Nordic country’s economy.
Traditional and modern housing lines the waterfront in Stavanger, Norway. Photographer: Naina Helén Jåma/Bloomberg
A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment showed the Nordic nation may face a slower economic recovery, strengthening the case for its central bank to shorten its planned break from monetary easing.
A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment showed the Nordic nation may face a slower economic recovery, strengthening the case for its central bank to shorten its planned break from monetary easing.
A tram along Prinsens Gate in Oslo. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg
Norway’s lawmakers approved the budget for 2026 in line with a deal struck earlier this week, capping a week of drama for Premier Jonas Gahr Store and his Labor Party.
Norway’s lawmakers approved the budget for 2026 in line with a deal struck earlier this week, capping a week of drama for Premier Jonas Gahr Store and his Labor Party.
Jonas Gahr Store, Norway's prime minister, arrives at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The UK will no longer automatically allow refugees granted asylum to stay indefinitely or reunite with their families, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to curb the incentives for migrants crossing the English Channel.
Norway’s lawmakers approved the budget for 2026 in line with a deal struck earlier this week, capping a week of drama for Premier Jonas Gahr Store and his Labor Party.
Norway’s lawmakers approved the budget for 2026 in line with a deal struck earlier this week, capping a week of drama for Premier Jonas Gahr Store and his Labor Party.
Jonas Gahr Store, Norway's prime minister, arrives at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The UK will no longer automatically allow refugees granted asylum to stay indefinitely or reunite with their families, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to curb the incentives for migrants crossing the English Channel.