Free Trial

Kiwi Struggles For Clear Direction

NZD

NZD/USD traded sideways on Tuesday as domestic headline flow in New Zealand failed to provide any notable catalysts.

  • It was a day of two halves for the greenback, with the BBDXY clawing back initial losses into the NY session. Participants eyed U.S. CPI data, due for release on Wednesday.
  • From a cross-asset perspective, equity sentiment was weaker, while the VIX index edged higher. On the other hand, the aggregate Bloomberg Commodity Index firmed.
  • The rate last sits at $0.6288, virtually unchanged on the day. A break above Aug 1 high of $0.6353 would allow bulls to take aim at Jun 16 high of $0.6396. On the flipside, initial firm support is provided by $0.6061, the low print of Jul 14.
  • BusinessNZ M'fing PMI & RBNZ household inflation expectations will both be published on Friday.

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.