Report published August 13, 2026
Norges Bank on Hold: Goldman Sachs Rates Strategy Analysis (August 2026)
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- Goldman Sachs
- Report date
- August 13, 2026
- Analysis as of
- Not stated in source
Authors / editors: Katya Vashkinskaya (Analyst)
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The Norges Bank kept rates at 4.25% and signaled increased data dependency by removing explicit future rate hike guidance. Goldman Sachs maintains its forecast for a September hike but warns it depends on upcoming inflation prints.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The Norges Bank held the policy rate at 4.25% as expected.
- 2.The Committee omitted previous guidance suggesting a 100% chance of a future rate hike, signaling data dependency.
- 3.Goldman Sachs maintains a 25bp hike forecast for September but notes it is highly conditional on upcoming inflation data.
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| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Norges Bank Policy Rate | 4.25% | Post-meeting policy decision |
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- Norges Bank Policy Rate: 4.25 percent (2026-08-13) · Source: Norges Bank
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