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RBNZ holds OCR at 5.50%, says restrictive OCR for sustained time will return CPI inflation to 1% to 3% target in 2024
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RBNZ holds OCR at 5.50%, says restrictive OCR for sustained time will return CPI inflation to 1% to 3% target in 2024
The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to leave the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.50 percent. The New Zealand economy continues to evolve as anticipated by the Monetary Policy Committee. Current consumer price inflation remains above the Committee's 1 to 3 percent target range. A restrictive monetary policy stance remains necessary to further reduce capacity pressures and inflation.
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The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to maintain the Official Cash Rate at 5.50%. Interest rates are restricting spending in the economy and consumer price inflation is declining, as is necessary to meet the Committee's Remit. However, inflation remains too high, and the Committee remains wary of ongoing inflationary pressures.
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