Economic & event calendar in Asia 8 July 2026, Reserve Bank New Zealand rate hike expected

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I was thinking the RBNZ would remain on hold again today but the consensus is looking for a hike, so I guess I'm gonna cave in and accept it. Previews, not all looking for a hike:RBNZ set to hike rates to 2.50% on July 8 as inflation persists, poll showsANZ expects RBNZ to hike OCR to 2.50% despite sharp oil price fallNew Zealand dollar gains seen limited even if RBNZ hikes this weekASB backs RBNZ hold in JulyNZIER shadow board split as RBNZ rate call turns line-ball for JulyPreview: RBNZ tipped to hike 25bp in July as oil slide clouds tightening outlookRBNZ preview: Westpac see July 8 rate hold. Tightening cycle still in effect, pared back This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.