NZD/JPY Price Analysis: Reversal pattern on the cards as indicators turn bullish

The NZD/JPY pair's latest price action shows a reversal of last week's losses with the pair extending gains from Tuesday’s session.
RSI is sharply rising, showing that buying pressure is recovering.
Decreasing red bars in the MACD suggests that selling pressure is weakening.

Patricio Martín FXStreet

In Tuesday's session, the NZD/JPY pair rose by 0.95% above 88.00. Considering the fresh gains and the latest technical outlook, a reversal of last week's losses is on the cards.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 45, which is still in negative area. However, the slope of the RSI is sharply rising, indicating that buying pressure is recovering. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is also red, but the histogram is decreasing, suggesting that selling pressure is declining. This mixed technical outlook suggests that the NZD/JPY pair may continue to consolidate in the short term after the latest sharp losses.

NZD/JPY daily chart

Supports to the downside are located at 86.50, 86.30, and 86.00, while resistances are seen at 87.50, 87.70, and 88.00. Traders should watch for a break above 88.50 or below 86.50 to confirm a breakout in either direction.

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Patricio is an economist from Argentina passionate about global finance and understanding the daily movements of the markets.

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