We think that GDP growth in Australia will surprise to the upside. But with wage growth only approaching the 3% watermark the RBA would like to see by year-end, we expect the Bank to keep rates on hold. By contrast, we expect the RBNZ to hike interest rates a bit faster than most expect. Our view that commodity prices will continue to fall means that the Aussie dollar will weaken further.
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