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Protest Outside Norwegian Oil Fund Conference
Politicsvg3mo ago

Protest Outside Norwegian Oil Fund Conference

Activists from the Palestine Action Group and the Palestine Committee are blocking the entrance to Norges Bank, demonstrating outside the Oil Fund conference with several individuals chaining themselves.

Norway's Inflation Rises to 3% in July
Businessnrkvg15d ago2 sources

Norway's Inflation Rises to 3% in July

Norway's Consumer Price Index (KPI) increased by 3.0% in July, driven partly by a significant rise in electricity prices. Economists are now anticipating a potential pause in interest rate hikes from Norges Bank.

Economists Divided Over Norwegian Wage Model
Businessnrk2mo ago

Economists Divided Over Norwegian Wage Model

Leading economists in Norway are in full disagreement over the country's wage model, particularly criticizing the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) for not factoring in Norges Bank's inflation target when determining wages.

Norges Bank Signals Interest Rate Hikes Amidst Economic Paradox
Financewsjberlingskevg5mo ago3 sources

Norges Bank Signals Interest Rate Hikes Amidst Economic Paradox

Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, continues to anticipate increasing borrowing costs later this year due to energy-driven inflation, even as a parliamentary majority forces through an energy aid package, highlighting a paradox in the Norwegian economy.

Trump Administration Reallocates Funds and Implements Policy Changes
BusinessBBCbloombergNYT+45FTwapoThe GuardianNPRFox Newsnrknzzcnbc+37 more2mo ago48 sources

Trump Administration Reallocates Funds and Implements Policy Changes

The Trump administration redirected millions from the Secret Service for White House construction and made various policy changes, including temporarily cutting student loan interest rates. The administration also bid farewell to an Air Force One aircraft and engaged in discussions regarding AI security rules.

Norway's Central Bank Raises Interest Rates Amid Middle East Conflict
BusinessbloombergFTnrk+16aftonbladetberlingskele-figaroSCMPsvenska-dagbladetvgmorgunbladiddigi24+8 more3mo ago19 sources

Norway's Central Bank Raises Interest Rates Amid Middle East Conflict

Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, has raised its key interest rate, citing factors including the conflict in the Middle East. This makes it the first European central bank to increase rates since the conflict began.

Financenrk3mo ago

Norges Bank Decides to Retain 1000-Kroner Note

Norges Bank has announced its decision to keep the 1000-kroner banknote in circulation, despite calls from the finance minister and Økokrim for its removal, though its circulation will gradually decrease.