Inflation in New Zealand
New Zealand - Inflation
Inflation falls further below Central Bank target
Consumer prices rose 0.1% in Q1 2019 over the previous quarter, matching Q4 2018’s uptick, according to Statistics New Zealand. The print showed that a rebound in prices for food, and alcoholic beverages and tobacco was partially offset by lower prices for transport, telecommunications, and recreation and culture.
Inflation slowed to 1.5% in Q1, after Q4’s 1.9% increase, thus falling further below the Central Bank’s 2.0% target. In contrast, average annual inflation edged up to 1.7% in the first quarter (Q4: 1.6% year-on-year).
FocusEconomics panelists expect inflation to average 2.0% in 2019, which is unchanged from last month’s forecast, and 2.0% again in 2020.
New Zealand - Inflation Data
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.9 |
New Zealand Inflation Chart
Source: Statistics New Zealand and FocusEconomics calculations.
New Zealand Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 1.83 | 1.20 % | May 13 |
| Exchange Rate | 0.66 | -1.69 % | May 13 |
| Stock Market | 4,438 | 0.11 % | May 13 |
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