{
  "id": 9073014,
  "title": "New Zealand central bank chief sees risks to economy, inflation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/new-zealand-central-bank-chief-sees-risks-to-economy-inflation-9073014",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T02:57:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440629/new-zealand-central-bank-chief-sees-risks-to-economy-inflation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Zealand's top central banker, Anna Breman, has warned that recent surges in oil prices could lead to a slight increase in inflation beyond what the country had previously anticipated, highlighting the presence of significant risks to the nation's economic recovery. Speaking at a speech in Dunedin, Breman noted that the recovery was anticipated to intensify and encompass a wider range, driven by exports and a steady rise in household spending. She acknowledged, \"Recent increases in global oil prices and longer-term interest rates illustrate the challenging landscape we confront.\" Breman explained that the central bank had raised its key interest rate by a quarter point to 2.75% during their September policy meeting, but projected a more measured approach to future tightening than what many in the financial sector had predicted. The bank also projected a slight deceleration in consumer price inflation to 3.9% in the September quarter, down from 4.1% in the previous period. Breman concluded, \"As per our standard practice, we will review incoming data and global developments before our subsequent decision in October and maintain our focus on the medium-term inflation outlook.\" The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is set to convene on October 28, with experts believing there is a 75% probability of another rate hike to 3%.",
  "summary": "SYDNEY: New Zealand’s top central banker said on Tuesday if recent gains in oil prices persist it would lead to “somewhat” higher inflation than previously forecast, adding that there remained significant risks to the country’s economic recovery. In notes from a speech given in Dunedin, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman said the economic recovery was expected to strengthen and…",
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        "title": "New Zealand central bank chief sees risks to economy, inflation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/new-zealand-central-bank-chief-sees-risks-to-economy-inflation",
        "published": "2026-09-22T02:48:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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