RBNZ signals December, not October, for its next rate hike
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This week's hike, the RBNZ's second straight, was the widely expected part of the decision. The more market-moving element was the tone of the accompanying statement, which investors read as pushing the timing of the next move out to December rather than October. Swaps pricing ha
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