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All Factors Bar Exchange Rate Pushed Rate Path Higher

NORGES BANK

Looking at the breakdown of the policy rate path revisions, all components other than the exchange rate contributed to the upward revisions in late 2024, 2025 and 2026.

  • In Q1 2025, domestic demand had a +13bps contribution. This is a little higher than we had expected coming into the decision, especially after domestic demand’s large upward contribution in last quarter’s MPR as well.
  • Prices and wages contributed +7bps. 2024 wages are projected in line with the wage norm struck by unions, at 5.2% Y/Y (vs 4.9% prior).
  • CPI-ATE projections were revised a little lower in 2024, but higher in 2025/2026 as economic activity continues to recover.
  • The negative contribution from the exchange rate (-2bps in Q1 2025 but -5bps in Q1 2026) comes as the I-44 index forecast was revised lower through 2025/2026 (indicating a stronger NOK).

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