RBNZ set to hike, but it will be a close-run thing
We expect the RBNZ to begin its tightening cycle next week with a 25bp hike. With firms’ pricing intentions elevated, the Bank will want to guard against higher near-term inflation becoming embedded. Even so, the decision is likely to be finely balanced given lower oil prices and ongoing slack in the economy.
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