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MNI Norges Bank Preview - August 2023: Fade in CPI Favours Single Hike

Executive Summary:

  • A sharp moderation in headline CPI should aide a ‘single hike’ of 25bps
  • NOK is firming faster than expectations, relieving upside pressure on the rate path ahead
  • No fresh path projections this month, leaving September as the next communications opportunity
Full preview including summary of sell-side views:

MNINBPrevAug23.pdf

A much smaller error term in the Bank’s CPI projection will allow for a 25bps hike to 4.00% this month, turning focus to the September forecast round for the next steer on policy. Such a move would be infitting with the bank’s communication at the June MPR, in which they stated that additional rate hikes would be required by the end of the summer. Subsequently, a further 25bps rise to 4.25% is looking likely in September.

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