The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision sets New Zealand borrowing costs and is a major driver of the New Zealand dollar.
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Figures as released; revisions appear in the next print.
Forecast: Trading Economics' forecast where available, otherwise the market consensus.
Calendar data: Trading Economics; official figures from the publishing agency.
RBNZ Interest Rate Decision for September 2, 2026 came in at 2.75% versus 2.75% expected (previous 2.50%), in line with forecast.
How this print reads for the New Zealand Dollar
In line with the 2.75% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally read as positive for the NZD, and below forecast as negative.
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