This has been interpreted by many in the financial community as an attack on the independence of the US central bank. The statement was signed by a number of major central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Bank of England, the Bank of Canada and all ECB central banks. In a statement on social media, Peters told Breman to ”stay in her New Zealand lane". Willis said she had subsequently spoken to the Governor about the issue and had asked why she wasn’t informed earlier. But as an independent Reserve Bank Governor, we respect the independence of our Reserve Bank,” he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 19, 2026 11:05 UTC