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2026.08.1308:00:00UTC+00Norges Bank Holds Key Rate at 4.25% as Policy Pause Extends into August

Norway has left its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25%, according to the latest decision released on 13 August 2026. The move keeps borrowing costs at the same level as the previous policy setting, signaling an ongoing pause in the central bank’s tightening or easing cycle.

By maintaining the rate at 4.25%, policymakers are opting for continuity, likely reflecting a balance between controlling inflation and supporting broader economic stability. With no change from the prior level, markets and businesses gain a measure of predictability on financing conditions as they navigate the current economic environment.

The decision will be closely watched by investors and corporate borrowers assessing the cost of capital in Norway, as well as by households facing elevated lending rates that have persisted through this phase of monetary policy restraint.

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