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A dovish RBA will give the NZ dollar a leg up
The RBA is expected to stay on hold but could temper its language.
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The week ahead for FX, US bonds and Australia rates
Australian rate decision a focus for markets.
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Westpac Bank now expects the RBNZ to cut in October
Westpac had previously expected a November cut.
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Jobless rate must surprise to trigger August OCR cut
Economists expect the 2Q unemployment rate to be 4.7%.
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