RBNZ seen on-hold this week – Reuters poll

According to the Reuters poll of 15 economists, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is seen keeping its Official Cash Rate (OCR) on-hold at its monetary policy meeting to be held this Thursday.

Key Findings:

All 15 economists in survey see RBNZ holding cash rate at record low 1.75% on Feb 8.

7 of 15 economists surveyed forecast rate hikes by Q2 2019.