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NZD/USD Tests 50-day EMA Ahead Of RBNZ & US CPI Data

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The Kiwi was higher on Tuesday, as we head into the RBNZ decision and US CPI later today. It is expected the RBNZ will leave rates on hold at 5.50%, as inflations remains above the banks target rate.

  • The NZD/USD broke initial resistance (20-day EMA) at 0.6038, surging higher and testing the 50-day EMA at 0.6077 before paring gains to finish up 0.43% at 0.6058, while the BBDXY finished the session down 0.02% at 1,240.78.
  • Key levels to watch: Initial resistant holds at 0.6076/77 (50-day EMA/Apr 9 high) a break above which 0.6100 (round number resistance). Initial support is at 0.6038 (20-day EMA), then 0.6000 (round number support), with a break here opening the doors to tests 0.5985 (Apr 5 low)
  • The US-NZ 2y is 3.5bps lower at -21.5bps
  • (MNI) MNI RBNZ Preview – April 2024 (See link)
  • Option expiries: there are no large strikes today, with upcoming notable strikes being: 0.5955 (NZD1.22b April 11), 0.5750 (NZD610m April 12), 0.6050 (NZD550.4m April 12)
  • Looking ahead, focus will be on RBNZ rate decision at 12.00 AEST

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