Orr, chairman of the Federal Reserve of New Zealand: new Zealand's policy interest rate is in a tight range, much higher than the neutral rate.

[new Zealand Federal Reserve Chairman Orr: new Zealand's policy interest rate is in a tight range much higher than the neutral rate] May 25, Federal Reserve of New Zealand Chairman Orr said that New Zealand's policy interest rate is in a tight range, much higher than the neutral rate; the levels of economic growth and inflation are lower than previously expected; and the assessment of the economic situation may change after more economic data are released.