(March 19): A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment signalled somewhat better prospects for the nation’s companies, suggesting less pressure on the central bank to consider any easing moves in the near term. Output is seen growing 0.4% next quarter, faster than the 0.3% estimated for the current three-month period, Norges Bank said on Thursday, citing its regional network contacts. The projection for the current quarter matched its previous survey in December. The outcome largely backs the current outlook by Norges Bank governor Ida Wolden Bache who last month signalled continued focus on bringing the inflation rate down to the policymakers’ 2% target. Survey contacts are now projecting wage growth of 4.2% this year, up from the previous estimate of 4.1%.

Source: The Edge Markets March 19, 2026 10:08 UTC