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27.05.202602:59:22UTC+00Kiwi Dollar Firms After RBNZ Signals Future Hikes

The New Zealand dollar strengthened to about $0.587 on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its official cash rate unchanged at 2.25%, while signaling that rate increases are likely in the coming months. Although the decision to hold rates had been widely anticipated, the accompanying outlook was notably more hawkish. Updated projections from the central bank now indicate at least two 25-basis-point hikes before the end of the year.

This shift reflects mounting concern that rising fuel costs could push inflation significantly above the RBNZ’s 1–3% target band, reinforcing the case for tighter monetary policy to prevent price pressures from becoming entrenched. At the same time, the bank acknowledged mounting economic headwinds, highlighting that higher energy prices are already curbing household spending and undermining business confidence.

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