RBNZ: searching for inflation - ANZ

Ross J Burland FXStreet

Analysts at ANZ explained that inflation expectations receded yesterday, which was unsurprising given the recent falls in petrol prices and headline inflation.

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"The 2-year ahead inflation expectations measure fell to 2.09% from 2.17%. While one can pick plenty of holes in the survey, the RBNZ will probably be happy that expectations have held broadly stable around 2%.

In the past, the RBNZ has shown concern when expectations fall towards 1.6%, although there is a risk that expectations fall further from here given that headline inflation looks set to fall towards 1% (if not below) over the coming 12 months.

Today, our Monthly Inflation Gauge for July will provide an early signal on Q3 trends. Prices in the Gauge rose a modest 0.1% m/m in June, with the underlying ex- housing measure rising by a similar magnitude. The latter is up just 0.9% y/y, which is clearly benign and – as was confirmed by the Q2 CPI figures – is showing a lack of broad-based price pressures.

The RBNZ will certainly want to see broader inflation pressures before it even considers shifting off its ultra- neutral stance."

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Ross J Burland

FXStreet

Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.

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