Financial Stability Report 1/2026
Financial stability assessment
Norges Bank’s Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee considers the Norwegian financial system to be robust. The war in the Middle East is making the economic outlook more uncertain than normal.
The report – in a nutshell
-
Elevated geopolitical tensions, but the financial system is functioning well
-
New participants and greater complexity in the financial system
-
Banks are equipped to manage stress
Special features
Attachment
See also
News item 12 May 2026
Submission 12 May 2026
Staff memo 4/2026
In its bi-annual Financial Stability Report, Norges Bank assesses the financial stability outlook. The Report discusses cyclical and structural developments in financial markets, the Norwegian economy, banks and other financial institutions. Assessments of the countercyclical capital buffer and other recommendations for measures to safeguard financial stability are made on the basis of vulnerabilities, risks and resilience in the financial system. See all Financial stability reports
ISSN 1503-8858 (online).
- Series:
- Financial Stability Report
- Number:
- 1/2026
- Published:
- 12 May 2026 08:00