Norway’s central bank opened the door to an interest-rate hike this year and even discussed an immediate move to tame inflation, prompting analysts to scrap their forecasts for more easing this year.
Norway’s central bank opened the door to an interest-rate hike this year and even discussed an immediate move to tame inflation, prompting analysts to scrap their forecasts for more easing this year.
Norway’s central bank opened the door to an interest-rate hike this year and even discussed an immediate move to tame inflation, prompting analysts to scrap their forecasts for more easing this year.
Norway’s central bank opened the door to an interest-rate hike this year and even discussed an immediate move to tame inflation, prompting analysts to scrap their forecasts for more easing this year.
Norway’s central bank will probably pivot from prospective interest-rate reductions this week as war in the Middle East adds to officials’ concerns over stubbornly high inflation.
Norway’s central bank will probably pivot from prospective interest-rate reductions this week as war in the Middle East adds to officials’ concerns over stubbornly high inflation.
Norway’s central bank will boost transparency of its monetary policy decisions from next week, expediting the plan after a year of close scrutiny into the credibility of its communications.
Norway’s central bank will boost transparency of its monetary policy decisions from next week, expediting the plan after a year of close scrutiny into the credibility of its communications.
Ida Wolden Bache, governor of Norges Bank, during an interest rate news conference at the Arendalsuka conference in Arendal, Norway, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. Norway’s central bank kept borrowing costs steady after a surprise cut in June and reiterated its plan to extend easing later this year. Photographer: Carina Johansen/Bloomberg
NATO must avoid any retrenchment along the flanks of the military bloc to maintain credible deterrence against Russian aggression at the time when the US is focused on the war in the Middle East, according to the Norwegian defense minister.
NATO must avoid any retrenchment along the flanks of the military bloc to maintain credible deterrence against Russian aggression at the time when the US is focused on the war in the Middle East, according to the Norwegian defense minister.
Norway’s Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik during an interview in Oslo, on March 20.
A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment signaled somewhat better prospects for the nation’s companies, cementing analyst expectations that the central bank will signal higher rates for longer at its meeting next week.
A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment signaled somewhat better prospects for the nation’s companies, cementing analyst expectations that the central bank will signal higher rates for longer at its meeting next week.
Commuters and traffic cross an intersection in the center of Oslo, Norway, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Norway’s underlying inflation rate declined for the 10th month in a row in August, keeping the door open for an interest-rate cut this year by the country’s central bank.
Canada is considering eventual membership in a UK-led multinational rapid response force, but its immediate priority is rebuilding its military and reducing reliance on the US, Defense Minister David McGuinty said.
Canada is considering eventual membership in a UK-led multinational rapid response force, but its immediate priority is rebuilding its military and reducing reliance on the US, Defense Minister David McGuinty said.
David McGuinty Photographer: Cole Burston/Bloomberg
Canada and the Nordic countries agreed to ramp up defense production and deepen security cooperation to counter Russia in the Arctic and push back against US pressure on Greenland.
Canada and the Nordic countries agreed to ramp up defense production and deepen security cooperation to counter Russia in the Arctic and push back against US pressure on Greenland.
Kristrun Mjoll Frostadottir, Ulf Kristersson, Mark Carney, Jonas Gahr Store, Mette Frederiksen and Petteri Orpo during a meeting at the government's representative building in Oslo, on March 15.
Canada and the Nordic countries agreed to ramp up defense production and deepen security cooperation to counter Russia in the Arctic and push back against US pressure on Greenland.
Canada and the Nordic countries agreed to ramp up defense production and deepen security cooperation to counter Russia in the Arctic and push back against US pressure on Greenland.
Kristrun Mjoll Frostadottir, Ulf Kristersson, Mark Carney, Jonas Gahr Store, Mette Frederiksen and Petteri Orpo during a meeting at the government's representative building in Oslo, on March 15.
The leaders of Germany, Canada and Norway criticized the US decision to temporarily loosen sanctions against Russia in an attempt to ease pressure on energy prices triggered by the Iran war.
The leaders of Germany, Canada and Norway criticized the US decision to temporarily loosen sanctions against Russia in an attempt to ease pressure on energy prices triggered by the Iran war.
The Unitank oil storage depot at the Behala Westhafen port in Berlin, on March 12. Bloomberg
Norway’s police are investigating whether a video posted on a social media site of the US Embassy in Oslo is linked to the weekend’s explosion outside the building.
Norway’s police are investigating whether a video posted on a social media site of the US Embassy in Oslo is linked to the weekend’s explosion outside the building.
Damages at the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway, are pictured on March 8, 2026, some hours after a loud bang was reported at the site. The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Sunday, March 8, 2026, but no one was injured, police in the Norwegian capital said, adding the cause was not immediately known. (Photo by Fredrik Varfjell / NTB / AFP via Getty Images) / Norway OUT
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
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