Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) news

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is New Zealand's central bank. Its primary function is to maintain monetary and financial stability. The RBNZ uses various monetary policy tools to influence economic activity and support sustainable economic growth in New Zealand.

New Zealand dollar extends losses, inflation expectations expected to rise

The New Zealand dollar continues to lose ground. The Reserve Bank and the markets are keeping a close eye on inflation expectations, which is expected to rise to 2.4%. In the US, retail sales posted a negligible gain of 0.1% and PPI declined.

15-05-2025 14:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand unemployment rate lower than expected, Kiwi declines

New Zealand's unemployment rate remained at 5.1% in Q1, lower than the forecast of 5.3%. Wage growth eased to 0.4% from 0.6% and employment change rose 0.1%. The data supports further rate cuts from the RBNZ. In the US, the Fed is virtually certain to holds rates at today's FOMC meeting.

07-05-2025 09:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher