國際貨幣基金組織官員：最大的風險是衝突的進一步延長。

RBNZ chief economist Conway said at IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok the late-October rate decision is "completely open," with the Bank seeking optionality between a 0bp and a 25bp move. He reiterated the RBNZ still views the official cash rate as most likely to rise but has not decided on timing. Conway said recent falls in oil and the NZD have added short-term upward pressure on inflation, although the Bank remains confident inflation will slow to the 1–3% target band next year.

國際銅業研究小組預測，2026年全球精煉銅供應將出現約96,000噸的供應過剩，2027年過剩將達到377,000噸。