新西兰央行（ASB）的最新季度预测显示，在圣诞节前还将两次上调官方现金利率，以努力控制通胀。报告指出，经济复苏的速度比许多人预期的要慢。经济学家表示，较高的利率继续抑制消费者支出和房地产市场。
ASB's latest quarterly forecast predicts two more official cash rate hikes before Christmas as New Zealand's central bank works to tackle inflation. The report suggests a broader economic recovery will take longer than many had hoped. The latest quarterly forecast from New Zealand's ASB bank predicts the central bank will raise its official cash rate twice more before Christmas as part of its effort to tackle inflation.
根据新西兰央行的说法，更广泛的经济复苏要到明年才能明显显现。央行官员表示，未来的利率决策将取决于即将发布的通胀数据。
The report emphasizes that the economy is recovering more slowly than many had expected. Economists say elevated interest rates continue to weigh on consumer spending and the housing market. According to ASB, a broader economic recovery will only become clearly visible next year. Central bank officials said upcoming rate decisions would depend on incoming inflation data.
分析师认为，未来几个月的通胀数据将决定进一步加息的幅度和持续时间。
Analysts believe inflation figures over the coming months will determine the size and duration of further rate increases.