NZ First Impressions: RBNZ September 2026 Monetary Policy Statement
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新西兰首次印象：新西兰储备银行2026年9月货币政策声明
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Westpac comments on the RBNZ September 2026 MPS, viewing it as balanced with a hawkish bias. The bank expects the OCR to remain on hold in October and then be hiked in December, with upside risks to inflation keeping the option for further hikes alive.
- Institution
- Westpac / Westpac IQ
- Published
- 09/02/2026
- Research topic
- Not explicitly stated
- Time horizon
- Not explicitly stated
Key arguments
- The RBNZ statement is appropriately balanced.
- The RBNZ is resolved to adjust the OCR higher, but this is more a discussion for December.
- A majority of the MPC sees upside risks to inflation, keeping the hike option on the table.
- There is caution about the strength and breadth of the economy, requiring more evidence before committing to many more hikes.
- Westpac's base case is a hold in October and a hike in December.
Key numbers
- OCR hold in October
- hold
- OCR hike in December
- hike
Main risks
- If inflation surprises to the upside, the RBNZ may hike in October as well.
- If economic recovery proves weak, the RBNZ may delay hikes beyond December.
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