Weak labour market will give RBNZ pause for thought
New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose more sharply last quarter than the Reserve Bank of New Zealand had anticipated and leading indicators suggest that it will remain high for now. Accordingly, we expect the RBNZ to tighten monetary policy less aggressively than investors are anticipating, with the next hike not due until October.
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