Giles Coghlan LLB, Lth, MA
Financial Source
Listen to the latest market mood for the AUDNZD pair.
Strong AUD, Weak NZD
The outlook for the AUDNZD pair has more upside in the present market conditions.
The AUD has been strong as US stocks have been supported over the last few weeks. The AUD is closely correlated to the S&P500, so as it rises the AUD is supported too.
The NZD has been weak as the RBNZ has made a bearish monetary policy move. Bond purchases have been increased by $40 billion to $100 billion and the program has been extended to over 20 months from 12 months. The RBNZ is also opening the door to negative interest rates in order to try and stimulate the economy.
Therefore, expect AUDNZD buyers medium term from any return to the descending trend line on the weekly chart.
Trade Risks:
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If we see strong risk off sentiment enter the market that can result in more AUD weakness than NZD weakness and invalidate the outlook.
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A fresh flare up in any US-Chinese tensions/disputes will also result in more AUD weakness than the NZD and invalidate this outlook.
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