Article tagged with 'OCR forecasts'
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ANZ still expects three OCR rises this year
29 Jun 2026 - Does the recent fall in oil prices mean that OCR hikes can now be called off?
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OCR Preview: How far is far enough for the RBNZ?
21 Nov 2025 - Economists expect the OCR to drop another 0.25% to 2.25% next week, with a 50/50 chance of another cut in February.
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Not the end of OCR cuts
09 Oct 2025 - While the RBNZ yesterday delivered on what the economy and Kiwis desperately needed, some economists don’t think the OCR cuts are at an end.
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Borrowers need relief
19 Aug 2025 - Home loan affordability need another boost with an OCR cut tomorrow, FAMNZ says.
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Survey heads in right direction for OCR cut
11 Aug 2025 - The RBNZ’s most watched barometer of inflation expectations has dropped after increasing sharply in February.
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Further cuts to OCR might be forced on RBNZ
05 Aug 2025 - With about 40% of existing mortgages due to roll over in the next six months and another 10% on floating rates, now could be the best time for those borrowers. That’s because Kiwibank is predicting the RBNZ will be forced to cut interest rates more than either it or the market currently expects, due to weaker economic data both here and overseas.
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Bottom of OCR cuts either here or not far away - ASB
27 Jun 2025 - ASB economists say the extent of further interest rate falls is now up in the air and the OCR could bottom out at 3%.
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Calls for hold on OCR strengthen as GDP comes in higher than expected
19 Jun 2025 - Economists expect the OCR to be kept on hold at its meeting next month as GDP came in at 0.8% for the first quarter of the year – higher than most forecasters had predicted.
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Call for expected next OCR cut to be delayed
09 Jun 2025 - While lower mortgage interest rates are allowing more first home buyers to get into the market, ASB says there is a case for holding a predicted further interest rate cut in July.
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RBNZ urged to take up the Government’s mantra and ‘go for growth’
27 May 2025 - The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research’s (NZIER) Monetary Policy Shadow Board is recommending a 0.25% OCR cut tomorrow except Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr who says it should be 0.50%.