Create a File in Finder

While in a directory in Finder, how do I create a file or open a terminal in the current working directory?  The closest to this behaviour I can find is to take an existing file, copy-paste it and rename the resulting file. This is of-course over the top for such a simple operation as creating a simple empty file.
Any aid? Thanks

Open the AppleScript Editor in the /Applications/Utilities/ folder and save the following as an application:
tell application "Finder"
make file in window 1 with properties {name:text returned of (display dialog "What name would you like the file to have?" default answer "" buttons {"Cancel", "OK"} default button "OK")}
end tell
Put it on the Dock or in the Finder's toolbar as desired.
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