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August RBNZ rate cut beckons but not a done deal
It will all come down to how the data pan out.
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Economy
RBNZ hits pause but keeps future rate cuts on table
It was the first pause since August last year when the official cash rates were at 5.5%
Economy
RBNZ pauses at 3.25%
The Monetary Policy Committee still expects to lower the official cash rate.
Economy
NZ dollar struggles under tariff shadow, RBNZ in spotlight
The RBA’s surprise decision to hold adds to the view the RBNZ will pause.
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