RBNZ official cash rate decision

RBNZ OCR

Forecast

3.25

Actual

3.25

Date:

2025 May 28 - 2:00am

Description

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) holds monetary policy meetings seven times a year. These meetings include announcements of interest rate decisions and economic assessments that influenced the decisions

Preview Coverage

MNI RBNZ Preview-May 2025: May 25bp Cut, Then?

The RBNZ decision is announced on May 28 and rates are widely expected to be cut 25bp to 3.25%.

May-27 04:19

MNI RBNZ WATCH: MPC Set To Cut 25bp, Lean Into Future Data

The RBNZ's MPC will meet next Wednesday.

May-23 07:17

Review Coverage

MNI RBNZ Review-May 2025: RBNZ Keeping Options Open

The RBNZ cut rates 25bp to 3.25% following a vote, the first in two years, that included an option to stay on hold.

May-29 06:04

MNI RBNZ WATCH: 5-1 Vote Drives 25bp Cut To 3.25%

The RBNZ has reduced the OCR 25bp to 3.25%.

May-28 07:55

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