Norges Bank’s new MPC leaves rates unchanged

Policy rate likely to be on hold for some time, Norway’s central bank says

Norges Bank HQ, Oslo
Norges Bank headquarters, Oslo
Photo: Espen Schive

Norway’s central bank left its policy rate unchanged today (January 22) in the first decision to be made under its new decision-making framework.

Norges Bank held its policy rate at 1.5% and stuck with its earlier message that policy will remain on hold for some time. The central bank last changed its policy stance in September, in the fourth of a series of rate hikes in 2019.

The central bank’s new Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee has replaced the executive board in governing

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.