Communication of the interest-rate decision
Interest rate decisions are published in a detailed press release at 2 p.m. on the same day as the monetary policy meeting. The press release provides an account of the economic situation and the orientation of monetary policy. The press release also explains the assessment of the Executive Board and any alternative decisions that were considered. A package of charts that form part of the background to the discussion at the monetary policy meetings are published at the same time as the press release on Norges Bank's website.
A press conference is held at 2.45pm at which the central bank governor or deputy governor explains in more detail the reasons behind the Executive Board's decision. This is also the case when the interest rate is left unchanged. The press conference is webcast from Norges Bank's website.