New Zealand CPI measures how fast consumer prices are rising year-on-year, the key inflation gauge the Reserve Bank of New Zealand watches when setting interest rates.
Actual
5.9%
Forecast
5.8%
Previous
4.9%
New Zealand Inflation Rate (CPI) for Q4 came in at 5.9% versus 5.8% expected (previous 4.9%), above forecast, which was positive for the NZD.
What it meant for the NZD
The actual landed above the 5.8% forecast (0.1 above expectations). A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the NZD, and below forecast bearish. On this release the read was positive for the NZD.
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