Reuters poll has 11 from 12 economists forecasting RBNZ policy rate at 2.00 by end-Q2

The latest poll from Reuters following the RBNZ rate cut to 2.25%

  • 3 from 12 see 2.00% at the April meeting

Adam was out with the news in late NY session where he noted:

Few analysts and traders were expecting the RBNZ to cut rates. The surprise move sent NZD/USD to 0.6653 from 0.6775 before the announcement.

The central bank compounded the selling by warning of further rate cuts and saying a further decline in the currency is appropriate.

Eamonn had the full rundown and reaction to the surprise RBNZ rate cut here.

NZDUSD currently 0.6645 after lows of 0.6618

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