RBNZ preparing to launch negative rates

The RBNZ is reaching the limits of its asset purchase program. We therefore doubt the Bank will make any significant policy changes at its meeting on Wednesday 23rd September. Even so, the economy still faces significant hurdles. We think inflation was set to disappoint even before the second outbreak in August set the recovery back. We think the RBNZ will launch negative rates in 2021.

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