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FxWirePro: USD/NOK extends gains ahead of Norway's inflation data, good to buy on dips

The Norwegian Krone eased, hovering towards a near 2-week trough hit in the previous session ahead of inflation figures due tomorrow. Norway's inflation rate is expected to rise at an annualized rate of 1.6 percent, whil…

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FxWirePro: USD/NOK extends gains ahead of Norway's inflation data, good to buy on dips
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  • The Norwegian Krone eased, hovering towards a near 2-week trough hit in the previous session ahead of inflation figures due tomorrow. 
     
  • Norway's inflation rate is expected to rise at an annualized rate of 1.6 percent, while on a monthly basis it is likely to increase 0.3 percent. 
     
  • USD/NOK trades 0.1 percent higher at 8.8701, having touched a high of 8.8806 on Wednesday, its highest since December 27.
     
  • Momentum indicators are bullish on hourly charts: RSI strong at 60.80, MACD supports upside and Stoch are biased higher.
     
  • Immediate resistance is located at 8.8930, and close above could take it till 8.957 (20-EMA).
     
  • On the downside, support is around 8.8324 (10-DMA), break below could take it till 8.8038.

Recommendation: Good to buy on dips around 8.8620, with stop loss at 8.8403 and target price of 8.8930. 

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