
Norway raises key interest rate to fight inflation and expects further hikes ahead
Associated PressCOPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway’s central bank said Thursday that it has raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point in an effort to “bring inflation down to target.” Norges Bank said higher wage growth and a weaker-than-projected krone will raise inflation and that “international interest rates have risen more than anticipated.” The Scandinavian country, which is not part of the European Union, had an inflation rate in May of 6.7%. “If we do not raise the policy rate, prices and wages could continue to rise rapidly and inflation become entrenched. However, the bank said, “pressures in the Norwegian economy are easing.” Following Thursday’s hike to 3.75%, the policy rate will most likely be raised further in August, Norges Bank said. Central banks around the world have rapidly raised interest rates to combat high inflation that is squeezing households and businesses.
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