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RBNZ Review: Talking Tough and Maybe Doing Something

As widely expected, the RBNZ left the OCR at 5.5% at its final policy review for this year. Of much greater interest to markets was what the Bank had to say about the outlook for the OCR next year and beyond.

(RBNZ) Monetary policy to remain restrictive

The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to maintain the Official Cash Rate at 5.50%. Interest rates are restricting spending in the economy and consumer price inflation is declining, as is necessary to meet the Committee's Remit. However, inflation remains too high, and the Committee remains wary of ongoing inflationary pressures.

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