FxWirePro: NZD/USD on minor uptrend ahead of NZ Q2 GDP data, breakout at 55-EMA could see bullish continuation
NZD/USD is extending upside for the 4th straight session, bias higher. The pair has broken above 5-DMA and eyes next major resistance at 21-EMA. Improved risk appetite on easing US-China trade tensions and higher oil pri…
NZD/USD is extending upside for the 4th straight session, bias higher.
The pair has broken above 5-DMA and eyes next major resistance at 21-EMA.
Improved risk appetite on easing US-China trade tensions and higher oil prices continue to remain supportive of the higher-yielding NZD.
Minor uptrend in the pair finds immediate resistance at 21-EMA at 0.6607. Decisive break above to see further upside. Bullish continuation only above 55-EMA.
US retail sales, industrial production and prelim UoM consumer sentiment data will be watched for impact on the major.
Focus also remains on the NZ Q2 GDP report slated for release next week.
Support levels - 0.6553 (5-DMA), 0.65 (Sept 11 low)
FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly NZD Spot Index was at -32.9275 (Neutral), while Hourly USD Spot Index was at 27.0931 (Neutral) at 0645 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.