Norges Bank keeps the policy rate unchanged at 4.25% at its September 24, 2026 meeting (confirmed by Norges Bank press release or Bloomberg)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 29. August 2026
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Predicted for 24. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Norges Bank left its policy rate unchanged at 4.25% on August 12, 2026, signaling an 'extended pause.' Rationale: inflation is declining but still too high to draw conclusions. The September 24, 2026 meeting comes with Monetary Policy Report 3/26 — typically a potential rate-change meeting, but the data path clearly points to a hold. High oil prices (~$87 Brent) support Norway's economy and dampen easing expectations. No Polymarket market available. Historical hold rate in the current Norges Bank pause: high.
Data basis for this prediction
- Norges Bank hält Leitzins bei 4,25% (12. August 2026); 'Inflation noch zu hoch' – norges-bank.no (13.08.2026)
- Norges Bank signalisiert 'erweiterte Pause' (extended pause) – Morningstar Nordics (Aug 2026)
- Nächste Sitzung mit Monetary Policy Report: 24. September 2026 – norges-bank.no
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Norges Bank ERHÖHTE den Leitzins am 24. September 2026 überraschend um 25 Bp. auf 4,50 % (Konsenserwartung: unverändert 4,25 %). Quelle: Investing.com Economic Calendar, Norges Bank Monetary Policy Report 3/26.
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