Podcast episode
OCR hold - balanced and patient
11min
February 18, 2026
Featuring
Host
Nick Goodall
Principal, Research
Cotality NZ
Speakers
Kelvin Davidson
Sr Professional, Research
Cotality NZ
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In this episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's decision to hold the official cash rate at 2.25%. They analyse the economic forecasts, including GDP growth and inflation expectations, and explore the implications for the housing market.
The conversation highlights the balance between caution and optimism in the current economic climate, with a focus on upcoming economic indicators and their potential impact on monetary policy.
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