RBNZ Gov. Orr says OCR will need to stay at restrictive levels for the foreseeable future

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Orr:

  • Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 2% to 5.5% … the most rapid increase in the Reserve Bank’s history … the effects of this are flowing through as anticipated to our economy
  • OCR will need to stay at restrictive levels for the foreseeable future to ensure annual consumer price inflation returns to our 1% to 3% target range, while supporting maximum sustainable employment

Orr’s remarks are not ground breaking. NZD barely moved.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com. Source