Central Bank RatesNorway policy rate in 2006 (5 changes)
Start of year2.25%
End of year3.50%Dec 29, 2006
Net change+125 bp5 hikes, 0 cuts
Average2.739%
Rank by level32 / 38
Changes in 2006
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2006 | 2.25% | 2.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 2.50% | 2.75% | hike +25 bp |
| Aug 17, 2006 | 2.75% | 3.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Nov 2, 2006 | 3.00% | 3.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Dec 14, 2006 | 3.25% | 3.50% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2006
17.5%
14%
13.3%
13.25%
11%
9.75%
9%
8.75%
8%
7.5%
7.5%
7.25%
7.25%
7.02%
6.75%
6.25%
6.25%
6.12%
5.81%
5.25%
5.25%
5.2%
5%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
2.5%
2%
0.25%
Year-end rate over time
4.5%
4%
4.5%
4.5%
2.75%
0.5%
0%
1.5%
0.75%
0.5%
0.5%
0.75%
1.25%
1.5%
1.5%
1.75%
2%
1.75%
3%
5.25%
3.5%
2.25%
1.75%
2.25%
6.5%
6.5%
7%
2006: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.