FxWirePro: USD/NOK fails to sustain gains above 9.6000, dip till 9.5271 likely
The Norwegian Krone nudged up, retreating from record lows as the greenback eased on a lack of clarity over the stimulus package proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to soften the economic impact of the coronavirus ep…
The Norwegian Krone nudged up, retreating from record lows as the greenback eased on a lack of clarity over the stimulus package proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to soften the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic
On Tuesday, the Norwegian currency attempted a minor recovery but turned lower after data showed annual inflation rate fell to 0.9 percent in February 2020 from 1.8 percent in the previous month, below expectations of 1.6 percent.
USD/NOK trades 0.3 percent lower at 9.5619, having touched an all-time high of 9.6349 the day before.
Momentum indicators are bearish on hourly charts: RSI weak at 49, Stochs are biased lower and MACD supports downside
Immediate resistance is located at 9.6288, and close above could take it till 9.6350 / 9.6505.
On the downside, support is around 9.5271 (23.6% retracement of 9.1788 and 9.6349), break below could take it till 9.4605 (38.2% retracement)
Recommendation: Good to sell on rallies around 9.5860, with stop loss at 9.6056 and target price of 9.5271.