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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
NorwayNorway Gross Domestic Product QoQ held to 0.2% in Q1 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Norway Gross Domestic Product QoQ held to 0.2% in Q1 2026, released May 2026. The reading missed the 0.3% consensus by 0.1%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 0.24%. Gross Domestic Product QoQ is now the highest in 6 months.
Latest Release
0.2
Actual
0.3
Consensus
0.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.25 percentage points
across last 4 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 0.3
Actual: 0.2
Error: +0.1
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/NOK | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Bullish NOK | → View |
| EUR/NOK | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bullish NOK | → View |
| WTI Crude | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Gross Domestic Product QoQ (Norway) was reported at 0.2% in May 2026. This missed the market consensus of 0.3% by 0.1%. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0%, down from the prior three at 0.47%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/NOK (Bullish NOK). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/NOK, negatively correlated (Bullish NOK).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Norges Bank Interest Rate Decision (Jun 18) and Interest Rate Decision (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Gross Domestic Product QoQ — Norway
DEFINITION
Norway's Gross Domestic Product QoQ came in at 0.200000%, missing the 0.300000% estimate for the first quarter of 2026. This matches the previous quarter's 0.200000% growth, indicating a steady but subdued expansion. Market focus remains on upcoming data releases and central bank signals amid this unchanged growth pace. Updated 5/28/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 0.2 %, consensus 0.3 %. Prior reading (Oct 2025): -0.3 %. Before that (Jul 2025): 1.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/NOK (Bullish NOK, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.