Mumbai, July 8 -- Reserve Bank of New Zealand delivered its first interest rate increase in three years. The central bank also signaled that further rate hikes may be necessary, although the timing and magnitude of any additional tightening will depend on incoming economic data, inflation trends, and the strength of economic activity. The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee increased the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday.
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