Upcoming Global Central Bank Rate Decisions: February 16 - February 20 2026
Enduring Markets Sunday Newsletter
Welcome to this week’s Enduring Markets’ Sunday Newsletter, providing a look ahead at the crucial interest rate decisions from central banks across the globe.
We’ve compiled the schedule and a brief summary of the official press releases from each MPC’s most recent policy meetings.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
New Zealand: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
Previous Decision: Cut by 25 bps (November 26, 2025)
Key Rate: 2.25% (Official Cash Rate - OCR)
Summary: In its final meeting of 2025, the RBNZ lowered the OCR to 2.25%, bringing the total easing in its current cycle to 325 basis points. The Committee cited significant spare capacity in the economy and expressed confidence that inflation would sustainably return to the 2% target midpoint by mid-2026. Notably, the RBNZ shifted its forward guidance to a more data-dependent stance, signaling that the aggressive easing cycle may be nearing its end as early signs of economic and labor market stabilization emerge.
Latest Press Release: Monetary Policy Statement November 2025
Schedule: The RBNZ is officially scheduled to release its first Monetary Policy Statement and OCR decision of 2026 on Wednesday, February 18 at 2:00 PM (NZDT).