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Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund CEO Eyes Future Risks

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 12 August 2026, 11:38 UTC 1 min read
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Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, tells Bloomberg he is cautious on future risks including AI valuations, inflation and geopolitical conflict, despite record results. Norges Bank Investment Management reported its best quarterly earnings for six years, with half-year returns exceeding 9%, gaining approximately $185 billion.

Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, tells Bloomberg he is cautious on future risks including AI valuations, inflation and geopolitical conflict, despite record results. Norges Bank Investment Management reported its best quarterly earnings for six years, with half-year returns exceeding 9%, gaining approximately $185 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
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