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Property

RBNZ plans to ease restrictions on higher-risk housing loans

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut its key rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday (Oct 9), twice as large as most analysts forecast, on economic activity and business sentiment that came in worse than expected.
Banking & Finance

Surprise rate decisions in Asia signal growing economic unease

The slack in the economy means price pressures are expected to abate and return inflation to the middle of the RBNZ’s 1% to 3% target band in 2026.
Banking & Finance

RBNZ surprises with larger rate cut, sparking currency drop

The RBNZ has already slashed the cash rate by 250 basis points in little more than 12 months, but at 3 per cent it is still considered neutral, neither curbing nor stimulating demand.
Banking & Finance

RBNZ seen cutting cash rate with economists split over magnitude

Newly appointed governor of Reserve Bank of New Zealand Anna Breman, speaks during an announcement at Parliament, Wellington, New Zealand, Sep 24, 2025.
Banking & Finance

New Zealand appoints Anna Breman as central bank governor

The new governor will not be in place for the next rate decision on Oct 8, with their term expected to start towards the end of the year.
Banking & Finance

New Zealand poised to appoint first woman as governor of RBNZ

The economy has been slow to respond to the RBNZ’s aggressive rate cuts and remains smaller than it was at the start of 2024.
International

New Zealand economy’s second-quarter slump fuels rate-cut bets

The economy has been slow to respond to the RBNZ’s 250 basis points of rate cuts since August last year because many borrowers on fixed-term home loans are yet to get the full benefit.
International

New Zealand economy seen contracting, justifying more rate cuts

The central bank says that one key policy option is to reduce the minimum capital requirement for deposit takers to NZ$5 million from NZ$30 million.
Banking & Finance

New Zealand central bank proposes reducing deposit takers’ capital requirements

RBNZ governor Christian Hawkesby says the outlook is data-dependent, but if businesses and consumers remain cautious “and need more support, that might be something that prompts more action”.
Banking & Finance

New Zealand central bank cuts rates to three-year low, flags more easing; kiwi tumbles

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