New Zealand central bank increases official cash rate by 50 basis points

STORY: New Zealand central bank increases official cash rate by 50 basis points DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks and cash machines 2. various of supermarkets 3. various of street view STORYLINE: New Zealand's Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 4.75 percent on Wednesday, the 10th consecutive hike since mid-2021. As high inflation still plagues the economy, the central bank said more rate rises are needed to curb inflation. The OCR, which affects the cost of borrowing, was just 0.25 percent in mid-2021. Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent severe weather events have had a devastating effect on the lives of many New Zealanders, and it is too early to accurately assess the monetary policy implications of these weather events, said a Reserve Bank statement. Over the coming weeks, prices for some goods are likely to spike, economic activities will be weaker than previously expected, an

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