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NorwayNorway Lending interest rate (%) climbed to 5.31% in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
Norway Lending interest rate (%) climbed to 5.31% in January 2023, up 2.07% from December's 3.24% reading.
Latest Release
5.31
Latest (2023)
3.24
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THE RELEASE
Lending Interest Rate (%) (Norway) was reported at 5.88 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 6.15 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
In December readings over the past 3 years, Lending Interest Rate (%) has averaged 5.78 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Aug 13).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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About Lending interest rate (%) — Norway
DEFINITION
Norway's Lending Interest Rate fell to 5.877500% in December 2025, down from November 2024's 6.149167%. This decline signals a loosening in borrowing costs after a period of higher rates. Market participants will watch for further central bank moves amid this easing trend. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Policy-rate decisions and associated communication are the primary near-term driver of front-end rates, currencies, and equity-discount-rate inputs. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
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| 06:00 | NO | Unemployed Persons | 62.1 | 61.7 | 61.6 | 61.85 | Low |
| 06:00 | NO | Loan Growth YoY | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.45 | Low |
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