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New Zealand central bank holds rates but flags inflation risks

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Wednesday 08 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but said it remains "ready to act" if the fallout from conflict in the Middle East continues to ramp up inflationary pressures.
As expected by economists, the RBNZ's official cash rate was left...

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