New Zealand data, April to June 2021 economic growth
GDP (sa) 2.8% q/q .... beat!
- expected 1.4%, prior 1.4%
GDP 17.4% y/y
- expected 16.3%, prior 2.4%
The beat confirms the strength of the New Zealand economy heading into Q3 and all but locks in a Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate hike, with more to follow. Nextr RBNZ meeting is 6 October
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