NZD/USD Hovers Near November 2022 Lows at 0.5865-60
NZD/USD Hovers Near November 2022 Lows at 0.5865-60 The NZD/USD pair is currently facing a tough challenge during the Asian trading session. It’s hovering around a level between 0.5865 and 0.5860, marking its lowest point since way back in November 2022. The main culprit behind this struggle is the strong US Dollar (USD), and the […]
New Zealand’s Q2 Retail Sales Beat Expectations, NZD/USD Falls to 0.5940 on Weak ex Autos Data
New Zealand’s Q2 Retail Sales Beat Expectations, NZD/USD Falls to 0.5940 on Weak ex Autos Data In the early hours of Wednesday, during the Asian trading session, Statistics New Zealand unveiled the Retail Sales data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, offering a snapshot of New Zealand’s economic landscape. The headline Retail Sales figures […]
NZD/USD Nears Daily Low in Mid-0.6100s, Losses Curbed by Weakening USD
NZD/USD Nears Daily Low in Mid-0.6100s, Losses Curbed by Weakening USD The NZD/USD pair is edging towards its daily low in the mid-0.6100s, with a softer USD providing a buffer against further declines. Since the last session, the pair has seen a marked sell-off, with the drop originating from the 0.6200 mark. During Wednesday’s Asian […]
NZD/USD Fails to Push Back Above 50-Day SMA
NZD/USD Fails to Push Back Above 50-Day SMA NZD/USD appears to be stuck in a narrow range as it holds above the weekly low, but the exchange rate may struggle to retain the advance from the January low as it fails to trade back above the 50-day SMA. Unlike the price action in January, NZD/USD […]
The RBNZ Hiked by 50bp – But a 75bp Hike was Considered
The RBNZ Hiked by 50bp – But a 75bp Hike was Considered The RBNZ increased for an eight consecutive meeting to take interest rates to 3.5%. Highlights from the meeting:- Inflation is currently too high and employment is beyond its maximum sustainable level. A lower New Zealand dollar, if sustained, poses further upside risk to […]