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Norges Bank Rate Decision

Norges Bank Rate Decision 7 May 2026

Norges Bank Rate Decision 7 May 2026: 4.25%, above the 4% forecast and against 4% in March 2026 (first reported as 4.00%). It is the highest reading since August 2025. 1 of the last 12 releases came in above the forecast. It was released on Thu 7 May 2026 at 08:00 UTC.

These figures were verified on 4 Oct 2026 from the source: Norges Bank. This page reports the release as published: the figures, the consensus forecast and what a print like it usually does to the currency.

Actual
4.25%
Forecast
4%
The market consensus
Previous
4%
As the source gives it

What a print like this usually does

Above the forecast: A rate increase, or a hold with unexpectedly firm guidance, usually strengthens the krone as markets price a higher path for rates. The response can be strong if it surprises traders.

Norges Bank Rate Decision 7 May 2026: 4.25% against a 4% forecast, with the last 12 releases
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The last 12 releases · times in UTC
ReleasedForActualForecastPrevious
7 May 2026—4.25%4%4%
26 Mar 2026—4.00%4%4.00%
6 Nov 2025—4%4%4%
18 Sep 2025—4%4%4.25%
14 Aug 2025—4.25%4.25%4.25%
19 Jun 2025—4.25%4.5%4.5%
8 May 2025—4.5%4.5%4.5%
27 Mar 2025—4.5%4.5%4.5%
23 Jan 2025—4.5%4.5%4.5%
19 Dec 2024—4.5%4.5%4.5%
7 Nov 2024—4.5%4.5%4.5%
19 Sep 2024—4.5%4.5%4.5%
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