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AUD/NZD Tests 1.0950 Ahead Of Consumer Confidence

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  • AUD/NZD continues its upward trend, gaining 0.07% on Monday to close at 1.0949. Despite several attempts, the pair has yet to sustainably breach the 1.0950 level, starting Tuesday's trading slightly lower at 1.0946.
  • Key technical levels to watch: Initial resistance is now 1.0957 (Apr 4 highs), above here a break of 1.100 (round number resistance) would open a retest of the yearly highs at 1.1057 (June 6 highs). While to the downside, initial support is 1.0872 (20-day EMA), below here the 1.0802 (50-day EMAs) area would be the next target.
  • The AU-NZ 2Y swap is 1bps lower at -83.5bps.
  • Upcoming expiries: $201.38m puts at a strike of 1.0925 and $100.46m calls at a strike of 1.0950 for Apr 9 NY cut.
  • Looking ahead: Westpac Consumer Confidence at 10.30am & NAB Business Confidence & Conditions at 11:30am AEST, while focus for NZ is the RBNZ decision on Wednesday.

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