https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-delivers-further-rate-increaseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-delivers-further-rate-increasehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-delivers-further-rate-increase#u59733Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:50:49 +0000Central banks face diverging policy paths as global inflation pressures persist. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand previously raised its Official Cash Rate to 2.75%, while the European Central Bank prepares to deliver another interest-rate hike this week. Euro-zone inflation reached 3.3% in August, hitting its fastest pace in almost three years and exceeding the 2% target. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve officials weigh potential rate decisions amid stabilizing US inflation data and a hiring burst of 162,000 jobs reported in August.Why it mattersGlobal monetary authorities are split on how to address https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-delivers-further-rate-increasehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-delivers-further-rate-increase#u56989Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:55:51 +0000The New Zealand Dollar rose to approximately 0.5895 against the US Dollar during Friday Asian trading. This recovery follows a previous decline after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised the Official Cash Rate to 2.75%. The Kiwi's current strength stems from a softer US Dollar, triggered by Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller's indication that he favors keeping US interest rates unchanged at the September meeting, provided inflation data remains stable. Traders are now adjusting expectations for US policy ahead of the August employment report.Why it mattersThe Reserve Bank https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-delivers-further-rate-increasehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-delivers-further-rate-increase#u55122Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:15:52 +0000The Reserve Bank of New Zealand increased the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% from 2.50% following its August monetary policy meeting. This marks the second consecutive rate hike as the central bank seeks to curb inflation and shift toward less stimulatory settings. The decision aligned with market expectations. In response, all five major New Zealand banks raised their floating mortgage rates by 25 basis points. The New Zealand Dollar fell against the U.S. Dollar following the announcement.Why it mattersThe RBNZ aims to return inflation to a 2% midpoint target while maintaining