Norges Bank

Press release

Reduction in Norges Bank’s foreign exchange purchases in October 2008

Norges Bank will reduce its foreign exchange purchases for the Government Pension Fund – Global from NOK 1 400 million to NOK 620 million per day, effective as from 23 October.

The change is due to a reduction in the monthly allocation to the Government Pension Fund – Global from October to November.  

Contact:

Press telephone: +47 21 49 09 30
Email: presse@norges-bank.no

Published 22 October 2008 15:45