FX.co ★ Norway Consumer Morale Improves in Q4

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Norway's consumer confidence indicator improved to -3.7, up from a downwardly revised -4.5 in the prior quarter. While this marked the fifteenth consecutive period of negative sentiment, it represented the least pessimistic reading during this stretch. Consumers adopted a less negative outlook regarding Norway's economic prospects for the upcoming year, with the index rising to -24.4 from -28.3 in Q3. Additionally, perceptions about the timing for making significant purchases improved slightly, moving to -8.9 from -9.1. However, households shifted to a slightly negative view of their financial situation over the past year, with the indicator dipping to -0.1 from 6.9, and their future financial optimism declined to 10.1 from 21.8. Concurrently, there was an increase in negativity concerning the country's economic performance over the last twelve months, with the reading dropping to -8.3 from -3.3.