NORWAY

摘要

The central bank governor downplayed any prospect of negative interest rates following the reduction of the policy rate to zero last month. The ultra-loose conditions could help spur a quick economic recovery, after an anticipated -6.2% slump in 2020. The government may withdraw a record amount from its oil wealth fund as it steps up efforts to cushion the blow to activity. Latest figures on oil & gas investment indicate a weaker 2021 scenario due to an expected collapse in exploration spending. Elsewhere, the slump in hotel guest nights in April underlined the impact on tourist-dependent industries.