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Have interest rate cuts gone too far?

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Publish Date
Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 7:18am
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Have interest rate cuts gone too far?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 7:18am

Economic consultancy Infometrics says the impacts of the latest OCR cut probably won't be felt until mid to late next year - by which point the economy will be growing. 

It could mean greater inflation - with predictions the OCR will rise again as early as late next year. 

Independent economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge that caution is needed.

He says if the economy does kick into gear, there could be capacity issues, and inflation could rear its ugly head again. 

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