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Tens of thousands of Norwegians lined Oslo streets as Europe's royalty and global leaders gathered for King Harald V's funeral, ending 13 days of national mourning. The 89-year-old monarch was remembered for his light-touch and unassuming reformist style.
🐿️ King Harald's funeral drew massive crowds, proving that even in an age of celebrity, a humble monarch can command genuine affection.
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has proposed selling roughly $80 billion in U.S. Treasuries, a significant reduction in its government bond holdings. The proposal aims to shift the fund's asset allocation away from fixed income toward equities and other investments.
🐿️ This move signals a major bet against U.S. debt, potentially pressuring Treasury yields higher as the world's largest sovereign fund rebalances.
King Harald V, Norway's longest-reigning and oldest monarch, died on August 28, 2026, at Oslo University Hospital after treatment for a rare blood condition. Crown Prince Haakon is expected to become King Haakon VIII as Norway enters a closely watched royal transition.
🐿️ This is a major state transition in Norway, and attention is shifting from mourning to how smoothly succession and public confidence hold.
