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New Zealand is reviewing its central bank’s pandemic-era policies, including rate cuts and asset purchases, due to inflation and housing spikes.
New Zealand has launched an independent review of its central bank’s pandemic-era monetary policies, led by economists Athanasios Orphanides and David Archer, to assess actions including a 0.25% interest rate cut and a $53 billion asset purchase program.
The review, initiated by Finance Minister Nicola Willis, will examine decision-making, communication, use of unconventional tools, and coordination with fiscal policy.
While these measures helped stabilize jobs and businesses, they also contributed to high inflation, a $10.3 billion loss on the asset program, and a 30% surge in house prices.
The findings, expected by August 2026 and publicly released in September, aim to improve future crisis responses.
Nueva Zelanda está revisando las políticas de la era de la pandemia de su banco central, incluidos recortes de tasas y compras de activos, debido a la inflación y los picos de vivienda.