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RBNZ to take data-dependent, cautious bias about further cuts

Statistics NZ data shows food prices jumped 5% in the year ended July, as inflation pressures bubble away.

The cost of groceries led the increase.

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The Reserve Bank is widely expected to cut the official cash rate again next week and could signal a sub-3% rate by the end of the year despite firmer inflation pressures, economists suggest.

Economists broadly expect the central bank to cut by 25 basis points to 3% on Wednesday.

But in the

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Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 15 Aug 2025
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