Free Trial

Firmer On Tuesday, Holds Above $0.62

NZD

NZD/USD prints at $0.6210/15, the pair rose ~0.4% on Tuesday.

  • The pair firmed through the European as the tailwind from firmer than expected China GDP lingered. Resistance was seen ahead of the 20-Day EMA ($0.6229).
  • Weakness in equities saw NZD/USD pare gains, retreating off session highs. The pair held above $0.62, as support was seen ahead of the handle.
  • Bulls immediate attention is on the 20-Day EMA ($0.6229), from here they look to break the 200-Day EMA ($0.6259). Bears first look to break $0.6162, the low from April 17.
  • The average price at yesterdays Whole Milk Powder Auction rose to $3089/tonne up 1.2% from the previous auction.
  • Cross asset wise; DXY was ~0.4% lower and S&P500 was little changed. 10 Year US Treasury Yields were ~2bps softer.
  • The domestic data calendar is empty today.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.