Reserve Bank expected to announce OCR cut this week

Monday 18 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 18 Aug 2025, 7:00am

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to announce a 25 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate in its upcoming monetary policy statement. While a rate reduction is anticipated on Wednesday, economists remain divided regarding the future inflation outlook and the pace of economic recovery.

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1. NewsroomMon 18 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   Another rate cut expected this week, but then what? (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 18 Aug 2025, 7:00am

   OCR preview: Rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the Reserve Bank go? (opens in new tab)