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RBNZ Warns Near-Term Inflation May Beat Estimates as Oil Surges

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 22 September 2026, 03:39 UTC By Tracy Withers 1 min read
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New Zealand’s central bank warned that near-term inflation could exceed its latest estimates, adding to signs it could raise interest rates again as soon as October.

New Zealand’s central bank warned that near-term inflation could exceed its latest estimates, adding to signs it could raise interest rates again as soon as October.
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