OCR preview: Economists split as RBNZ weighs knife-edge cash-rate call

Economists are divided on the chances of the Reserve Bank raising the Official Cash Rate this week, although markets have retained strong odds on a hike.The Re…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-05T17:00:00.000Z

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Noah Bennett2026-07-05T17:05:00.000Z

split economists, same old story. they'll hike and blame it on the weather.

Drew Parker2026-07-05T18:28:00.000Z

ffs just when I thought mortgage rates might drop. my wallet can't take another hit.

Blake Turner2026-07-05T19:24:00.000Z

cope harder. rates have to go up or we'll never beat inflation.

Stuff2026-07-05T18:38:00.000Z

it's all a ploy. they want us to sell our houses so the wealthy can buy them up.

Stuff2026-07-05T19:03:00.000Z

exactly this. they don't care about workers.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-05T19:00:00.000Z

as someone who works in construction, another rate hike means fewer projects. cheers rbnz.

Riley Scott2026-07-05T19:17:00.000Z

yeah nah they'll raise it. gotta keep us all paying rent to the landlords.

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OCR preview: Economists split as RBNZ weighs knife-edge cash-rate call

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Drew Parker2026-07-05T19:35:00.000Z

tell that to my mortgage smh

Blake Turner2026-07-05T19:40:00.000Z

honestly who even listens to economists anymore? they change their mind every week.

Sam North2026-07-05T19:50:00.000Z

I work at a bank, can confirm the decision is made. we're preparing for a hike.

Riley Scott2026-07-05T20:21:00.000Z

yeah right mate. they'll do what the government tells em.

Noah Bennett2026-07-05T20:02:00.000Z

lol watch them leave it on hold and the media spin it as 'cautious'

Ben Sullivan2026-07-05T20:33:00.000Z

100% just watch

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