RBNZ signals rate cuts may have to wait

Although it left rates unchanged at its meeting today, the RBNZ indicated that interest rates may have to stay higher for longer. However, we think the Bank is overstating the upside risks to the inflation outlook. Accordingly, we still think there’s a strong case for it to loosen policy by year-end.

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