The week ahead

After all the excitement of Budget 2023, this week we’ll see how the Reserve Bank of New Zealand feels about a little more stimulus than many had expected. The Official Cash Rate is almost certain to increase on Wednesday, although it will be interesting to see how much further the Bank sees it going after that. It’s also a busy week on the corporate front, with several earnings releases to keep an eye on including announcements from market heavyweights Mainfreight and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.