NZ central bank warns prolonged energy shock could force rate hikes

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AUCKLAND: The head of New Zealand’s central bank said on Tuesday that monetary policy would look through a temporary spike in energy costs from the conflict in the Middle East but higher rates could be needed if inflation threatened to become entrenched. Read full story

Date: 24 March, 2026 12:15 pm
Source: thestar.com.my

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