Reserve Bank of New Zealand hikes Official Cash Rate to 2.75%
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
New Zealand
September 2, 2026
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The RBNZ raised the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 2.5% to 2.75%. The decision aims to address inflation, which stands at 4.1%. Markets reacted with a drop in the NZ dollar, viewing the statement as dovish.
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