March 16, 2023 21:17 GMT
Firmer As Risk Appetite Improves
NZD
NZD/USD prints at $0.6190/0.6195, the pair was up ~0.1% yesterday.
- The pair firmed into the close as news that embattled First Republic Bank secured a rescue package saw risk-appetite improve. NZD/USD met resistance a touch below $0.62.
- Earlier in the session the pair observed a narrow $0.6160/80 range with little follow through on moves.
- Technically the pair continues to consolidate. Bulls first look to break the 200-Day EMA at $0.6275. Bears look to break 2023 lows at $0.6085.
- AUD/NZD held on to the majority of its post NZ GDP gains yesterday, the pair met resistance at $1.08 and last prints $1.0755/65.
- Cross asset wise; S&P500 rose 1.8% and BBDXY fell 0.3%. 10 Year US Treasury Yields rose 12bps.
- The domestic data calendar is empty today.
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