10 Aug 2017
RBNZ keeps rates unchanged at 1.75%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) said that it would leave the official cash rate unchanged at 1.75% in a decision that was widely expected, stating that monetary policy will remain accommodative for a considerable period.
A press conference will be held by the RBNZ's governor Graeme Wheeler at 22:00 GMT.
Key headlines (via Reuters):
- Numerous uncertainties remain and policy may need to adjust accordingly
- Longer-term inflation expectations remain well-anchored at around 2 percent
- Says expects future headline inflation to reach the midpoint of the target band over medium-term