Norway's mainland economy grows faster than expected in Q2

Investing.com -- Norway’s mainland economy expanded at a faster pace than economists had anticipated in the second quarter, while first-quarter growth figures were revised upward, according to data released Thursday by Statistics Norway (SSB).

The growth acceleration in the first half of 2025 follows "a longer period of subdued growth in the Norwegian economy," SSB said in a statement.

The mainland economy, which excludes the country’s extensive offshore oil and gas sector, showed stronger performance than analysts had forecast, marking a positive shift after an extended stretch of modest economic activity.

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