Norges Bank Raises Benchmark Rate, Still Sees Oil as Growth Engine

Norges Bank Raises Benchmark Rate, Still Sees Oil as Growth Engine

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The transcript discusses the Norges Bank's decision to adopt a more hawkish policy stance than expected, with a focus on increasing policy rates. It highlights the contrasting economic conditions in Europe and Norway, where the latter shows stronger growth and employment. The discussion also covers the impact of global trends on Norway's economy, the strengthening of the Norwegian kroner, and the role of the oil industry as a growth engine.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unexpected aspect of the Norwegian central bank's recent policy announcement?

A faster and further increase in the policy rate

No change in the policy rate

A slower increase in the policy rate

A decrease in the policy rate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Norwegian economy's growth compare to international trends?

It is unaffected by international trends

It is stronger than international trends

It is weaker than international trends

It is declining rapidly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Norwegian economy's relationship with global economic trends?

It is completely independent

It is somewhat dependent

It is entirely dependent

It is not affected at all

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the effect of the central bank's guidance on the Norwegian kroner?

It strengthened the currency

It had no effect

It weakened the currency

It caused the currency to fluctuate wildly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What industry continues to be a growth engine for the Norwegian economy?

Oil

Agriculture

Technology

Tourism