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Norway’s Underlying Inflation Eases, Reducing Pressure for a Rate Hike
Underlying inflation in Norway eased last month, in line with estimates.
The figures concern Norway’s price increases, though no specific measure or rate was given.
Inflation matters because it can influence the central bank’s interest-rate decisions.
The easing is likely to reduce the chance of a rate hike next month.
The central bank has not said in the information available whether it will raise rates.
Its next decision is expected next month.
Norway’s underlying inflation eased last month, in line with estimates.
The cooling in core prices is likely to reduce pressure for another interest-rate hike.
The development may dent the chances of a rate hike next month.
The country’s central bank is due to make the rate decision next month.
- Who
- Norway’s central bank is the institution whose potential rate decision is affected.
- What
- Underlying inflation eased, likely reducing the chances of another interest-rate hike next month.
- When
- Inflation eased last month; the possible rate hike is next month.
- Where
- Norway.
- Why
- The easing in underlying inflation is likely to reduce pressure for a rate hike.
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- Country
- Norway
- Inflation trend
- Underlying inflation eased last month, as estimated
- Possible rate decision
- Another interest-rate hike next month is less likely