Norway CPI measures how fast consumer prices are rising year-on-year, the key inflation gauge Norges Bank watches when setting interest rates.
Actual
2.5%
Forecast
2.3%
Previous
2.6%
Source: Statistics Norway. Figures as released; revisions appear in the next print.
Norway Inflation Rate (CPI) for April 2025 came in at 2.5% versus 2.3% expected (previous 2.6%), above forecast, which was positive for the NOK.
What it meant for the NOK
The actual landed above the 2.3% forecast (0.2 above expectations). A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the NOK, and below forecast bearish. On this release the read was positive for the NOK.
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