How do NZ and euro-area interest rates move NZD/EUR?
The European Central Bank sets interest rates for the euro area. When the RBNZ's Official Cash Rate rises relative to ECB rates, NZ dollar assets pay more and the NZD tends to firm against the euro. The OCR is 2.75% (since September 2026); ANZ, BNZ and Westpac forecast 3.00% by December 2026, and ASB 3.25%.