New Zealand Economists Trim Inflation Forecasts Amid Easing Fuel Prices
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New Zealand Economists (Westpac, ANZ, ASB)
New Zealand
June 16, 2026
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Economists lowered inflation forecasts for New Zealand following a decline in fuel and airfare prices in May. Annual inflation is still expected to exceed 4% in 2026, breaching the central bank's target. Expectations for interest rate hikes in July remain, despite the easing of some price pressures.
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