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Moderately Pressured After Latest Round Of US Data

NZD

NZD/USD prints at $0.6230/35, the pair fell ~0.2% yesterday.

  • Kiwi observed a narrow range versus the USD on Tuesday, the 200-Day EMA capped rallies in the European session.
  • The latest round of US data saw the greenback firm as Industrial Production and NAHB Housing Market Index were firmer than expected. NZD/USD was moderately pressured, retreating from session highs, with support coming in below $0.6230.
  • Bulls immediate attention is on the 200-Day EMA ($0.6263) ; a break through here opens the high from May 11 at $0.6385. Bears target low from 26 April at $0.6112.
  • AUD/NZD was pressured yesterday as Chinas consumer spending and industrial activity were softer than expected. The pair is now below the $1.07 handle have fallen ~0.5% yesterday.
  • At the latest GDT auction Whole Milk Powder average price rose 0.3% to $3244/MT.
  • The domestic data calendar is empty today.

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