We expect the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut its policy rate by 50bp, to 4.25%, at its meeting next week. With inflation back at target, the labour market loosening rapidly and activity in the doldrums, there continues to be a compelling case for the Bank to loosen policy aggressively. Accordingly, we’re forecasting a terminal rate of 2.25%, which is well below what most others are predicting.
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