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AUD/NZD Edges Higher Post RBA

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  • The AUD/NZD edged slightly higher on Tuesday, up 0.05% to 1.0957. The cross has traded in a tight range of the four sessions after dropping about 2% last week.
  • The AUD saw a move higher on the back of the RBA hawkish hold on Tuesday, while copper and iron ore prices ticked higher which helped the currency.
  • Looking at techs, initial support is 1.0928 (100-day EMA), while resistance is 1.0979 (50-day EMA).
  • Post the RBA meeting on Tuesday, OIS is pricing is now pricing in a 16% chance of a cut in September, and a cumulative 23bps of cuts into year-end
  • The AU-NZ 2yr swap spread is 12bps higher at -15bps after reaching a low of -34bps on Monday.
  • Expiries: 1.0950 ($482.71m), 1.0960 ($301.11m), 1.0975($382.25m), 1.115 ($375m) Aug 7 NY cut
  • Today, RBA's Hunter Testimony at 9:00 AEST & a 2035 Bond Auction at 11:00 AEST.

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