The basically unanimous consensus expectation is for the RBNZ cash rate to remain on hold at 5.5%.

The statement is due at 2pm New Zealand time:

  • 0200 GMT Wednesday
  • and 10pm Tuesday US Eastern time

RBNZ Governor Orr will hold a press conference an hour later.

Previews posted earlier are here with a couple of items to watch for:

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