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RBNZ Holds Rates in Split Decision, Governor Tips Hikes Ahead

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  • •The RBNZ kept interest rates unchanged in a split decision resolved only by the Governor's casting vote.
  • •Governor Breman indicated OCR hikes are expected at upcoming meetings, with decisions contingent on incoming economic data.
  • •RBNZ policymakers agreed on the overall rate trajectory, disagreeing only on the timing of increases.
  • •The New Zealand dollar rose after the decision as swaps traders boosted pricing for future rate hikes.
  • •The hawkish stance mirrors a global pattern among inflation-targeting central banks prioritizing price stability.

Sources

RBNZ Means Business as Hawkish Shift Launches NZD

Forexfactory

RBNZ's Split Vote to Hold Sends Kiwi Higher on Rate Hike Bets

Financialpost

RBNZ’s Breman: OCR hikes are expected at upcoming meetings, but decisions will d...

Forexfactory

RBNZ: Watch today's media conference

Forexfactory

Hungary Holds Its Key Interest Rate With June Cut Seen in Play

Bloomberg

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