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FxWirePro: NZD/USD breaks major trendline support at 0.6740, targets 0.6675

USD extends gains after the latest FOMC minutes revealed that the US interest rate hike is back on the cards this June. The Chinese equities appear to outperform their Asian counterparts, despite weaker China’s business …

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FxWirePro: NZD/USD breaks major trendline support at 0.6740, targets 0.6675
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  • USD extends gains after the latest FOMC minutes revealed that the US interest rate hike is back on the cards this June.
     
  • The Chinese equities appear to outperform their Asian counterparts, despite weaker China’s business sentiment data and lower oil prices, keep US dollar supported.
     
  • NZD/USD breaks major trendline support at 0.6740 and is on track to test 0.6675 levels.
     
  • The pair is trading around 0.6740 levels after being rejected at session highs by 0.6765.
     
  • Immediate support is seen by cloud base at 0.6714, while resistance is located at 0.6768 (5-DMA).
     
  • We had advised a short in our previous call (http://www.econotimes.com/FxWirePro-Kiwi-on-the-back-foot-NZD-USD-slips-below-078-handle-good-to-sell-rallies-209544), which is progressing.
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Recommendation: Hold for targets. Break below 0.67 will see test of 0.6675. Bearish invalidation only above 0.6815.
 

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