FxWirePro: NZD/USD fails to hold break above 200-DMA, stay short on break below 20-DMA (0.6746)

NZD/USD chart on Trading View used for analysis

• NZD/USD has failed to hold break above 200-DMA, slips lower to currently trade at 0.6744.
   
• Antipodeans hit by the latest report that the US-China trade talks could be delayed, in light of the US shutdown.
   
• The bird largely ignored rise in GDT price index which showed a 4.2 percent rise, marking a two-month winning streak.
   
• The major could continue to track Chinese yuan and the sentiment in the global stock markets as we approach NZ CPI next week.
   
• Analysts expect New Zealand CPI to remain flat-line, which along with the recent string of news could disappoint the RBNZ.
   
• NZD/USD is extending weakness for the 4th straight session. Holds support at 20-DMA at 0.6746.
   
• Technical indicators on daily charts are turning bearish. RSI has turned and Stochs are on verge of rollover from o/b levels.
   
• Break below 20-DMA could see weakness till cloud base support at 0.6697. Bearish invalidation only above 200-DMA.

Support levels - 0.6746 (20-DMA), 0.6707 (Jan 8 low), 0.6697 (cloud base), 0.6635 (Trendline)

Resistance levels - 0.6789 (200-DMA), 0.6798 (5-DMA), 0.69 (50% Fib)

Recommendation: Stay short on break below 20-DMA, SL: 0.6790, TP: 0.67/ 0.6640

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