New Zealand Keeps Official Cash Rate Unchanged At 5.50%
(RTTNews) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Wednesday announced that it is holding its Official Cash Rate steady at 5.50 percent - in line with expectations and unchanged.
In the accompanying statement, the RBNZ said that 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.
Internationally, economic growth has been stronger than was expected at the start of this year but remains below trend and is likely to slow further. This subdued growth outlook will continue to restrain New Zealand's export revenues, the bank said.
In New Zealand, demand growth has eased, but by less than anticipated over the first half of 2023 in part due to strong population growth. The OCR will need to stay restrictive, so demand growth remains subdued, and inflation returns to the 1 to 3 percent target range.
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