New Zealand Q2 inflation surprises to downside

Headline consumer price index inflation rose 0.4% q/q in Q2, resulting in a slowing in the y/y pace to 3.3% versus 4....

Published On 17 Jul 2024 , 08:51 AM
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At the July Monetary Policy Review, the RBNZ kept the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5%, saying monetary policy wi...

Published On 10 Jul 2024 , 12:31 PM
Analysis: RBA Lowe’s Forward Guidance Viewed Through CB-Intel Stories

CB-Intel's last published article reviews RBA's forward guidance through the lens of CB-Intel stories.

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Australia AOFM’s CEO Rob Nicholl To Join IMF

The chief executive of the Australian Office of Financial Management Rob Nicholl is leaving to join the International...

Published On 22 Jul 2022 , 04:34 PM
RBA Lowe's speech on Wed not under embargo

RBA Governor Philip Lowe will deliver a speech on July 20, but the speech will not be released under embargo, the RBA...

Published On 19 Jul 2022 , 04:03 PM

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Published on : 25 Feb 2026 , 11:39 AM
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Published on : 25 Feb 2026 , 11:38 AM
RBNZ increases monetary policy meetings to eight from seven

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Published on : 19 Feb 2026 , 02:36 PM
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Published on : 19 Feb 2026 , 11:39 AM
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Published on : 18 Feb 2026 , 12:08 PM
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Published on : 18 Feb 2026 , 11:38 AM
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Published on : 03 Feb 2026 , 02:37 PM
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