RBNZ's Orr: Inflation is returning to sustainable target band

Source Fxstreet

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr addressed a New Zealand Parliament committee early Thursday, stating that the New Zealand central bank is maintaining a suitably-restrictive policy stance and the RBNZ is likely looking at gauging when to enact further cuts.

Key highlights

CPI returning sustainably to target band of 1-3%

Current economic conditions are poor

New Zealand needs to enhance its potential growth rate

Fiscal policy should enhance potential growth

Staying on hold for a longer duration was unnecessary.

Policymakers aim to reduce output fluctuations

Policy discussions in the future will focus on whether to maintain or reduce rates.

Believes sufficient measures taken to control inflation

CPI requires more frequent re-weighting

Using High-Frequency Data to Improve CPI and GDP Estimations

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
placeholder
US July PCE Data Preview: Core Inflation May Hold at 3.3%, How Will US Stocks, the Dollar, and Gold React?The U.S. will release the U.S. July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index on Wednesday, August 26, Eastern Time. As a key inflation indicator closely watched by the Federal
Author  TradingKey
12 hours ago
The U.S. will release the U.S. July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index on Wednesday, August 26, Eastern Time. As a key inflation indicator closely watched by the Federal
placeholder
Ethereum Price Forecast: BitMine scoops 32K ETH, hints at further gainsEthereum (ETH) treasury company BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) expanded its digital asset holdings last week with another round of acquisitions.
Author  FXStreet
21 hours ago
Ethereum (ETH) treasury company BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) expanded its digital asset holdings last week with another round of acquisitions.
placeholder
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Breaks $80,000 Mark, What Does It Mean? On August 24, Bitcoin (BTC) prices continued to fluctuate lower, edging up just 0.1% on the day to trade at $77,176. Last Friday (August 21), Bitcoin prices surged toward the $80,000 mark
Author  TradingKey
Yesterday 08: 51
On August 24, Bitcoin (BTC) prices continued to fluctuate lower, edging up just 0.1% on the day to trade at $77,176. Last Friday (August 21), Bitcoin prices surged toward the $80,000 mark
placeholder
TradingKey Daily Market Briefing: Gold Tops $4,600, Bitcoin Surges as Market Focuses on Nvidia Earnings and Jackson Hole MeetingTracking Market TrendsTradingKey - On August 21 Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indices closed higher across the board, but still recorded losses for the week. After experiencing volatility i
Author  TradingKey
Yesterday 01: 40
Tracking Market TrendsTradingKey - On August 21 Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indices closed higher across the board, but still recorded losses for the week. After experiencing volatility i
placeholder
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP bulls accelerate rally amid rising ETF inflowsThe cryptocurrency market remains bullish on Friday, led by Bitcoin’s (BTC) surge above $77,000. Altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), mirror BTC’s positive outlook, trading near $2,400 and $1.35, respectively.
Author  FXStreet
Aug 21, Fri
The cryptocurrency market remains bullish on Friday, led by Bitcoin’s (BTC) surge above $77,000. Altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), mirror BTC’s positive outlook, trading near $2,400 and $1.35, respectively.
goTop
quote