Norges Bank raises the deposit rate and overnight lending rate
Norges Bank has decided to increase the interest rate on banks' deposits with Norges Bank, the deposit rate, by 0.50 percentage point with effect from Thursday, 10 August 2000. The interest rate on central bank overnight loans to banks will also be increased by 0.50 percentage point. The deposit rate and overnight lending rate will hence be 6.75 per cent and 8.75 per cent respectively.
Deputy Governor Jarle Bergo says that in light of recent trends in the economy and the current balance of risks, the probability that the next change in interest rates will be an increase is greater that the probability of a reduction.
A more detailed assessment will be provided at today's press conference at 4 pm. The Deputy Governor's introductory statement will be published simultaneously on the Norges Bank website.
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