Norway
The econometrics of macroeconomic modelling
Four researchers who are affiliated with the Research Department in Norges Bank have published a book on empirical macroeconomic modelling. The book has its origin in empirical research on inflation which has been carried out in Norges Bank over the past…
Norges Bank's conference on monetary policy 2005
On Thursday 7 April Norges Bank held a conference on economic models at central banks. Approximately 70 individuals participated in the conference.
Norway's Bergo on the economic outlook
In a speech on 'The economic outlook' given on 31 March, Jarle Bergo of Norges Bank said the economy is showing solid growth without visible signs of accelerating wage and price inflation.
Norway's Gjedrem on the economic outlook
In a speech on 'The economic outlook and monetary policy' given on 18 March, Svein Gjedrem of Norges Bank said inflation targeting has proved to be a sound system and particularly well suited for small, open economies.
Norway's Gjedrem on dialogue without boundaries
In the introduction to the conference "Dialogue without boundaries" given on 9 March, Svein Gjedrem of Norges Bank said monetary policy's most important contribution is to provide the economy with a nominal anchor.
Norges Bank Inflation Report, March 2005
Norway's central bank, Norges Bank, published its latest Inflation Report for March 2005 on Wednesday 16 March. The report said growth in the Norwegian economy has become more self-driven with the main driving forces being private consumption combined…
Norway's Gjedrem on economic perspectives
In his annual address 'Economic perspectives' given on 17 February, Svein Gjedrem of Norges Bank said Norway can gradually raise interest rates from historic lows because economic growth looks increasingly self-sustaining and stubbornly low inflation has…
Norges Bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 1.75%
At its monetary policy meeting on 2 February, Norges Bank's Executive Board decided to leave the sight deposit rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent. The Executive Board said it did not see any clear alternatives to leaving the interest rate unchanged.
Norway's Bergo on inflation targeting
In a speech on 'The basis for inflation targeting' given on 21 January, Jarle Bergo of Norges Bank said that the lesson from Nobel Prize winners Kydland and Prescott was that economic policy can achieve better results if the authorities can commit…
Norges Bank's foreign exchange purchases
Norges Bank said on Monday 31 January that it will not purchase foreign exchange for the Government Petroleum Fund in February.
Norway's Gjedrem: 'Monetary policy is functioning'
In an article published by Aftenposten on 3 January, Norges Bank governor Svein Gjedrem said the Norwegian economy is growing at a solid pace, and there are prospects that growth will remain high in the year ahead.
Norges Bank's December Economic Bulletin
The December issue of Norges Bank's Economic Bulletin includes articles on benchmark rates in the long-term bond market, credit risk models and managing financial crises.
Norges Bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 1.75%
Norges Bank's Executive Board decided on Wednesday 15 December to leave interest rates unchanged at 1.75 per cent. The Executive Board said in a press release it did not see any clear alternatives to leaving the interest rate unchanged.
Norges Bank Financial Stability Report No.2, 2004
The central bank of Norway, Norges Bank, has published its twice yearly Financial Stability Report 2/2004. "The short-term outlook for financial stability is regarded as satisfactory and somewhat improved compared with the situation six months ago," said…
Norway's Bergo on oil prices & developments
In a e speech on 'Oil prices, cyclical developments and monetary policy' given on 12 November, Jarle Bergo of Norges Bank said that high oil prices so far have had a limited impact on the domestic economy and would not significantly affect the balance in…
Bergo on cyclical developments and monetary policy
In a speech on 'Cyclical developments and monetary policy' given on 10 November, Jarle Bergo of Norges Bank said reports from Norges Bank's regional network confirm the picture of an expanding economy.
Norway's buffer against rising oil prices
High oil and gas prices mean that Norway is running a sizable current account surplus for 2004, which could put upward pressure on the exchange rate. Last Friday, Jarle Bergo, a deputy governor at the Norges Bank, explained how this could affect Norway's…
Norway's Gjedrem appointed to second term
Norges Bank governor Svein Gjedrem was appointed to a second term on Friday 29 October. Press reports described the move as a vote of confidence for his management policies.
Norges Bank Inflation Report, November 2004
Norway's central bank, Norges Bank, has published its latest Inflation Report for November 2004. The report said the effects of high oil prices on the Norwegian economy are mixed. Lower external demand will have a negative impact on some Norwegian…
Norway's central bank leaves key rate unchanged
Norway's central bank announced Wednesday 3 November that its key interest rate would remain unchanged at a record low 1.75 per cent.
Norway's Bergo on cyclical developments
In a speech on 'Monetary policy and cyclical developments' given on 18 October, Jarle Bergo of Norges Bank said in Norway output growth has picked up after a pause in 2003. The interest rate reductions since 2002 have contributed to a turnaround and the…
Norges Bank book on Historical Monetary Statistics
Norges Bank has collected and systematised historical data of relevance to price stability and financial stability, the two main areas of responsibility for central banks. This historical data has been documented in Norges Bank Occasional Papers No. 35 …
IMF assesses financial stability in Norway
A delegation from the IMF is currently visiting Norwegian authorities and financial market participants to gather information about the Norwegian financial system.
Norges Bank, Economic Bulletin, October 2004
Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, published its October 2004 Economic Bulletin on Thursday 7 October. The Bulletin includes the article "Inflation targeting - some theory with main focus on practice" by the Governor of Norges Bank, Svein Gjedrem…