Despite the weak economic activity, New Zealand's central bank lifted its benchmark rate more aggressively than expected on Wednesday, as inflation remains too high and persistent.
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand decided to raise the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 5.25 percent. Markets had expected a quarter point hike.
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by Renju Jaya
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