RBNZ Governor Breman Draws a Line in the Sand: OCR Stays Put Despite Unexpected Market Tightening

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman, in her first major monetary policy communication since taking office in December 2025, has sent a clear message of stability, affirming that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) is "likely to remain at its current level of 2.25 percent for some time."