New Zealand’s central bank delivers third straight 50bp hike

Analysts predict RBNZ will start slowing down the pace of rate hikes from October

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Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Wellington
Photo: Rachael King

New Zealand’s central bank today (July 13) raised its benchmark interest rate for the sixth time in a row, in a widely expected move to tame inflation.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5%, a level unseen since March 2016. The decision marks the third consecutive time RBNZ delivered a 50bp hike.

“The committee agreed it remains appropriate to continue to tighten monetary conditions at pace to maintain price stability and support maximum

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