kjerneinflasjon

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Core inflation (kjerneinflasjon) in Norway shows lower than expected price rises, indicating mild inflation and widespread housing price declines.

Core inflation in Norway has recently exhibited lower price increases than feared, with reports highlighting weak inflation and a broad decline in housing prices during recent weeks. This moderate inflation has reduced concerns about interest rate hikes, suggesting an easing of economic pressure related to price growth. The data indicates that while overall inflation rose slightly to 3 percent in July, the inflationary environment remains less intense than previously anticipated.