NZD/USD MACD fails to challenge recent highs

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NZD/USD could be facing downside pressure as its MACD failed to test recent highs.

A bearish divergence between NZD/USD spot behavior and the MACD over the last few weeks suggests downside vulnerability ahead. Further, the MACD line crossed below its signal line on a 4-hour closing basis, an event that can be interpreted as a bearish omen.

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