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FxWirePro: GBP/NZD extends slump below 200-DMA, eyes trendline support at 1.7135

Sterling gives up BoE Chief Economist Andrew Haldane's hawkish comments led gains. On the other side, kiwi buoyed on upbeat economic assessment by the RBNZ at its monetary policy meeting today. GBP/NZD erases previous se…

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FxWirePro: GBP/NZD extends slump below 200-DMA, eyes trendline support at 1.7135
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  • Sterling gives up BoE Chief Economist Andrew Haldane's hawkish comments led gains.
     
  • On the other side, kiwi buoyed on upbeat economic assessment by the RBNZ at its monetary policy meeting today.
     
  • GBP/NZD erases previous session's gains, edges lower below 0.75 handle.
     
  • Upside remains capped below 5-DMA at 1.7527, we see bearish invalidation only on close above.
     
  • Momentum studies bearish, next bear target lies at trendline at 1.7185.
     

Support levels - 1.7342 (Mar 3 low), 1.7187 (78.6% Fib), 1.7185 (trendline)

Resistance levels - 1.7527 (5-DMA), 1.7566 (61.8% Fib), 1.7690 (200-DMA)

Call update: Our previous call (http://www.econotimes.com/FxWirePro-GBP-NZD-fails-to-hold-break-above-200-DMA-good-to-short-rallies-752096) has hit TP1&2.

Recommendation: Bias lower. Book partial profits at lows, lower stops to 1.7565, hold for downside.

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly GBP Spot Index was at -31.8277 (Neutral), while Hourly NZD Spot Index was at 32.1469 (Neutral) at 0730 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.

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