NZD/USD now faces some consolidation – UOB

Pablo Piovano FXStreet

NZD/USD is now seen trading within the 0.6210-0.6370 range in the next few weeks, suggest UOB Group’s Economist Lee Sue Ann and Markets Strategist Quek Ser Leang.

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24-hour view: Yesterday, we held the view that NZD “could retest the 0.6260 level before the risk of a more sustained rebound increases.” Instead of “testing 0.6260”, NZD plunged to a 0.6225 before rebounding. The rebound in severely oversold conditions suggests that NZD is unlikely to weaken further. Today, NZD is more likely to consolidate and trade between 0.6235 and 0.6305.

Next 1-3 weeks: Our update from yesterday (19 Jul, spot at 0.6295) still stands. As highlighted, NZD appears to have moved into a consolidation phase and it is likely to trade in a range of 0.6210/0.6370 for the time being.

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Pablo Piovano

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Born and bred in Argentina, Pablo has been carrying on with his passion for FX markets and trading since his first college years.

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