NZD/USD Flirts with 100-DMA Support Near 0.6730
The NZD/USD pair keeps the ongoing bearish momentum intact and now tests weekly lows amid broad based USD strength and oil-price sell-off.
NZD/USD hovers around 100-DMA
Currently, the NZD/USD pair trades -0.18% lower at fresh session lows of
0.6726, where 100-DMA coincides. The Kiwi extends losses for the second
straight session, as the sentiment remains soured amid weaker NZ
fundamentals and lower commodities’ prices,
particularly oil. The recent NZ Input Producer Price Index (PPI) fell
1.0% during the March quarter, against expected 0.3% rise in the first
quarter. The Output PPI fell 0.2% in the first quarter, following a
decline of 0.8% in the October.
Moreover, the pair remains vulnerable amid rising demand for the
greenback, following a hawkish tone reflected by the FOMC April meeting
minutes. The minutes revealed that the Fed officials are ready for a
June rate hike, but may watch out for June NFP and CPI figures to take a
call on the interest rate decision.
Nothing of note for the major in the day ahead, except for the US
unemployment claims and Philly Fed manufacturing index. Hence, Fed
speaks will be closely heard for fresh moves in the USD.
NZD/USD Levels to consider
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 0.6771/79 (5 &
10-DMA), above which it could extend gains to 0.6800 (round number). To
the downside immediate support might be located at 0. 6700 (round
number) and from there to at 0.6657 (200-DMA).
