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Reserve Bank expected to lift OCR around July as inflation holds steady

NewstalkZB 22 Apr 2026
The Reserve Bank may have to hike the OCR sooner than expected, with inflation tracking higher than forecast. .
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Higher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hike

NewstalkZB 21 Apr 2026
Wholesale interest rates moved higher in response reinforcing expectations that the Reserve Bank would soon start raising its official cash rate (OCR) from its current level of 2.25%.
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Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says

RNZ 18 Apr 2026
New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at least - and the pressure on prices could mean the official cash rate has to rise as soon as May, one economist says ... ....
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Best PDF OCR Software with High Accuracy from PDNob

Palestine Herald-Press 17 Apr 2026
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tenorshare PDNob, named the best PDF OCR software for 2026 by many users, has recently received a boost. Its new PDNob 2.0 version offers higher accuracy, a simpler design, and smart ....
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Best PDF OCR Software with High Accuracy from Tenorshare PDNob

PR Newswire 16 Apr 2026
Key Considerations When Chosing PDF OCR Software Continue Reading ... Best PDF OCR Software with High Accuracy ... Its 2.0 version is now considered the best PDF OCR software, offering higher OCR accuracy with numerous configuration options.
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Ofqual fines Cambridge OCR £270k for physics exam paper errors (Ofqual - Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator)

Public Technologies 16 Apr 2026
Ofqual has fined Cambridge OCR £270,000 for serious errors relating to A and AS Level physics exam papers in summer 2025 - which also meant some students were issued with the wrong grades.
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Forward thinking: ANZ raises rates in anticipation of OCR hikes

NewstalkZB 15 Apr 2026
... bank is again raising interest rates, days after forecasting much earlier-than-expected OCR hikes. .
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How likely is the Reserve Bank to hike the OCR soon?

NewstalkZB 15 Apr 2026
Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge there’s a case for raising the OCR in May – a pre-emptive strike against inflation. .
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'Hard to measure': Westpac forecasts OCR hike for later this year

NewstalkZB 14 Apr 2026
Another bank is predicting an upcoming OCR raise.  ... ANZ chief economist on the bank changing their OCR forecast 'Tone deaf'.
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'Tone deaf': Kiwibank economists hit back over rival bank's OCR hike forecast

NewstalkZB 14 Apr 2026
Yesterday, ANZ economists changed their interest rate outlook, forecasting we could now expect three consecutive Official Cash Rate (OCR) hikes – in July, September and October. That would bring the OCR to 3%, up from its current level of 2.25%.
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OCR hikes look more likely with inflation set to spike

NewstalkZB 13 Apr 2026
OCR hikes are now expected to come much faster.  ... LISTEN ABOVE . .
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'Unfortunate reality': Minister Chris Bishop on the prospect of the OCR going up

NewstalkZB 13 Apr 2026
There's growing concern about the impact of the Middle East conflict, and at least one major bank has forecasted increases to the OCR. ANZ has revised its outlook, with forecasted increases to the OCR ...
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'A lot of uncertainty': ANZ chief economist on the bank changing their OCR forecast

NewstalkZB 13 Apr 2026
ANZ is predicting three consecutive increases in July, September, and October - bringing the OCR from 2.25 percent to 3 percent ... bank to keep the OCR on hold until December.
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