February 19, 2025 at 02:21AM
Reserve Bank of New Zealand media confernce following its third consecutive 50bp rate cut.
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3.75% is the high end of the range of neutral rates
Could see faster GDP growth in New Zealand if confidence returns
Longer term risks include US tariffs, which slow global growth
Among near term risks is slower growth
Earlier from NZ:
RBNZ cuts cash rate by 50bp vs. 50bp expected
NZD/USD lower after the as expected 50bp rate cut from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
RBNZ Governor Orr confirms a rate cut in April and then May sounds about right
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
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