Report published June 29, 2026
Bank of New Zealand: Markets Outlook – June 2026 RBNZ Preview
Bank of New Zealand · June 29, 2026
BNZ anticipates an RBNZ cash rate hike of 25bp in July to return policy toward neutral, citing sustained medium-term inflationary risks. The report also highlights continued weakness in the NZD driven by global rate environment shifts.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.The RBNZ is expected to raise the cash rate by 25bp in July 2026 and maintain a tightening bias to ensure rates return to neutral.
- 2.Despite falling oil prices reducing near-term inflationary pressure, demand-driven inflation risks remain for the medium term.
- 3.The NZD has faced significant downward pressure due to a repricing of the interest rate cycle, reaching new multi-month lows against the USD.
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Report data
First get to neutral
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RBNZ Cash Rate Hike | 25 bps | Expected hike at the upcoming meeting. |
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