The New Zealand dollar's performance in response to this week's policy meeting will likely depend on whether the RBNZ signals that a bigger 50bp hike is more likely at its upcoming policy meeting. The underlying case for further policy tightening in New Zealand remains compelling. The latest CPI and labor market reports both continue to reveal building inflationary pressures.The New Zealand dollar's performance in response to this week's policy meeting will likely depend on whether the RBNZ signals that a bigger 50bp hike is more likely at its upcoming policy meeting. Without such hawkish policy signals, the kiwi risks disappointment.
