RBNZ chief: rates still supportive after hike cycle
RBNZ Governor Breman says rate path unchanged from May, and policy remains supportive despite recent hike.
02/09/2026 03:4113 min read
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New Zealand central bank delivers quarter-point rate rise
The RBNZ raised its cash rate by 25bp to 2.75%, as widely expected.
02/09/2026 02:112 min read
RBNZ rate hike anticipated as Australian GDP data due
RBNZ rate hike widely expected; Australian Q2 GDP data due with focus on trade and inventories.
01/09/2026 20:318 min read
Westpac forecasts RBNZ to lift OCR to 2.75% with data-dependent stance
Westpac expects a consensus 25bp RBNZ hike to 2.75% on 2 September, with a data-dependent stance on further moves.
01/09/2026 03:4322 min read
Week Ahead: Eurozone CPI, RBNZ, BoC, and US Jobs Data
Eurozone CPI data, RBNZ and BoC policy decisions, and US employment figures are the key events for the week of August 31-September 4.
31/08/2026 07:0115 min read
ANZ survey: New Zealand business confidence slides to 53.7 in August (was 56.1)
New Zealand business confidence fell to 53.7 in August from 56.1, according to the ANZ survey.
31/08/2026 01:122 min read
ASB preview: Path of least resistance points to RBNZ 25bp hike
ASB expects RBNZ to hike 25bp on Wednesday and signal at least one more hike, with OCR peak near 3.3%.
30/08/2026 23:4416 min read
Split NZIER Shadow Board leans towards RBNZ rate hike this week
NZIER's Shadow Board reports a majority recommending a 25bp OCR hike to 2.75% on Wednesday, but several members prefer holding at 2.50%.
30/08/2026 22:2114 min read
New Zealand consumer confidence flat ahead of RBNZ rate decision
Consumer confidence in New Zealand eased 1 point to 98.0 in August, with inflation expectations steady at 4.7%, ahead of the RBNZ's September 2 policy decision.
28/08/2026 07:3411 min read