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FxWirePro: NZD/USD breaks 100-DMA resistance at 0.7202, bias higher, stay long

  • NZD/USD is testing 100-DMA resistance, break above will see further upside.
     
  • Technical studies on daily and weekly charts are bullish.
     
  • Bullish RSI divergence seen on daily charts. RSI is also strong at 58 levels with room to run.
     
  • The pair finds next major resistance at 0.7228 (50% Fib) and major support at 0.7102 (20-DMA).
     
  • Fed funds rate hike to a 0.50%-0.75% range is widely priced in by markets, Yellen’s press conference will be watched for any surprises.
     
  • Support levels - 0.7202 (100-DMA), 0.7180 (5-DMA), 0.7167 (38.2% Fib)
     
  • Resistance levels - 0.7228 (50% Fib), 0.7232 (Dec 13 high), 0.7265 (Oct 20 high), 0.7289 (61.8% Fib)
     

Recommendation: Good to long on decisive breakout above 100-DMA at 0.7202, target 0.7290/ 0.73

FxWirePro's Hourly NZD Spot Index was at 82.7856 (Slightly bullish), while Hourly USD Spot Index was at -77.9724 (Neutral) at 0515 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.
 

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