Sight Deposit Rate in Norway
The Sight Deposit Rate ended 2022 at 2.75%, up with the 0.50% end-2021 value and up with the reading of 1.50% a decade earlier. For reference, the average deposit rate in the region was not provided. For more interest rate information, visit our dedicated page.
Norway Interest Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for Norway from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Norway Interest Rate Data
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Sight Deposit Rate (%, eop) | 1.50 | 0.00 | 0.50 | 2.75 | 4.50 |
3-Month NIBOR (%, eop) | 1.84 | 0.49 | 0.95 | 3.26 | 4.73 |
10-Year Bond Yield (%, eop) | 1.55 | 0.96 | 1.71 | 3.20 | 3.24 |
Central Bank holds rates in June
At its meeting on 19 June, Norges Bank decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at a 16-year high of 4.50%. The decision was unanimous and had been priced in by markets.
The hold was driven by concerns about inflation running above Norges Bank’s 2.0% target. Although inflation has been slightly lower than projected and unemployment has increased as expected, improved business prospects and anticipated higher wage growth suggest that inflation may remain higher for longer than previously projected.
Norges Bank’s forward guidance indicates that if the economy evolves as currently envisaged, the policy rate will remain at 4.50% until the end of the year and then be gradually reduced. This is based on projections that inflation will decline further, approaching its 2.0% target by the end of 2027. However, the policy rate could be adjusted if economic conditions deviate from expectations. Indeed, virtually all of our panelists still see room for the rate to be lowered this year. The next policy meeting is scheduled for 14 August.
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