Kiwi dollar up as RBNZ advances rate-hike forecast
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
Wellington
NEW Zealand's central bank signalled that interest rates may need to rise slightly earlier than previously expected as it revised up inflation forecasts. The local dollar rose.
"Monetary policy will remain accommodative for a considerable period," Reserve Bank Acting Governor Grant Spencer said on Thursday after keeping the official cash rate at 1.75 per cent, a record low.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Air India asks Tata, Singapore Airlines for funds after US$2.4 billion loss
‘Boring’ is the new black: The stars are aligning for a Singapore stock market revival
From 1MDB to ‘corporate mafia’: Is Malaysia facing a new governance test?
South-east Asian markets account for 8.8% of global capital inflows from 2021 to 2024: report