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Rate rise surprises, mortgage rates to rise

Contrary to most economists’ expectations, Reserve Bank governor Don Brash raised his official cash rate (OCR) from 4.75% to 5%, citing a stronger than expected New Zealand economy and a less threatening global economy.
Jenny Ruth
Wed, Mar 20th 2002 10:31AM
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