Published Oct 19, 2026, 4:50 PM ET · Updated 25 days ago · 1 source

New Zealand’s Year-End Inflation Surge Points to More Rate Hikes

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New Zealand inflation likely eased slightly in the third quarter, but the respite is set to be short-lived as a weaker currency and surging oil prices drive an acceleration in the final three months of the year, building the case for rate hikes.