Rbnz to hike next week as inflation risks mount
中文标题
新西兰联储下周将加息，通胀风险上升
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
ING expects the RBNZ to raise rates 25bp on 28 October and signal a longer, faster cycle, with a terminal rate of 3.25-3.5%. Softer 3Q inflation (3.7%) is outweighed by a ~20% oil rally since September, a trade-weighted NZD at its weakest since 2009, 2.6% YoY growth, higher global front-end rates and hawkish off-meeting commentary. A further hike is expected in December or February. NZD/USD upside now depends more on global/US developments than domestic factors.
- Institution
- ING THINK
- Published
- 10/22/2026
- Research topic
- Inflation · Crude Oil (WTI) · US Dollar (DXY)
- Time horizon
- 2027 · this month
Key arguments
- October 28 hike of 25bp expected, aligned with market pricing of 21bp
- Terminal rate seen at 3.25-3.5%, above the RBNZ's prior 3.25% peak projection
- Softer 3Q CPI (3.7%) and non-tradable inflation (3.3%) argue for a hold, but energy, FX and growth outweigh it
- Statement likely to keep December open and signal a longer, faster cycle; no new projections at this meeting
Key numbers
- Expected RBNZ hike (bp)
- 25
- 3Q CPI YoY
- 3.7%
- Non-tradable CPI
- 3.3%
- Oil price rise since September
- ~20%
- Terminal rate range
- 3.25-3.5%
Main risks
- Oil prices stay elevated, keeping 4Q inflation above 4.0% and stickier
- Trade-weighted NZD, weakest since 2009, raises imported inflation
- Pre-election caution (7 November) or softer 3Q data could make the RBNZ hold
Corresponding source evidence
Off-meeting commentary has supported market bets on another hike, and we expect a hawkish- leaning statement Auckland, New Zealand In September, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised rates to 2.75% but pushed back against expectations for a large tightening cycle.
We now expect a hike on 28 October, in line with market pricing, accompanied by a hawkish statement.
We expect another hike in either December or February, with a slight preference for February, and see chances of another move later in 2027.
· 2027
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