RBNZ says large banks well placed to withstand solvency, liquidity impact of severe scenario
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published its 2025 bank stress test results, saying that the country’s five largest banks are well placed to withstand the solvency and liquidity impact of a severe scenario caused by worsening geopolitical risks. “Large banks have built up capital levels over the past decade and are well placed to withstand a severe scenario… induced by worsening geopolitical risks,” the review noted. Market reaction As of writing, the NZD/USD pair is up 0.12% on the day at 0.5723. RBNZ FAQs The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is the country’s central bank. Its economic objectives are achieving and maintaining price stability – achieved when inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), falls within the band of between 1% and 3% – and supporting maximum sustainable employment. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decides the appropriate level of the Official Cash Rate (OCR) according to its objectives. When inflation is above target, the bank will attempt to tame it by raising its key OCR, making it more expensive for households and businesses to borrow money and thus cooling the economy. Higher interest rates are generally positive for the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as they lead to higher yields, making the country a more attractive place for investors. On the contrary, lower interest rates tend to weaken NZD. Employment is important for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) because a tight labor market can fuel inflation. The RBNZ’s goal of “maximum sustainable employment” is defined as the highest use of labor resources that can be sustained over time without creating an acceleration in inflation. “When employment is at its maximum sustainable level, there will be low and stable inflation. However, if employment is above the maximum sustainable level for…
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