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NZD/USD rebounds from weekly lows, trades near 0.5930

  • NZD/USD trades higher as the US Dollar takes a breather.
  • Downbeat China’s CPI had no impact on the Kiwi pair.
  • RBNZ’s inflation report contributed to pressure on the NZD.

NZD/USD trades higher near 0.5930 during the Asian session on Thursday, rebounding from the weekly lows as the US Dollar took a breather. Moreover, China's mixed data had a neutral impact on the Kiwi Dollar (NZD).

Chinese Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a yearly decline of 0.2% in October, slightly exceeding the expected drop of 0.1%. Meanwhile, the Producer Price Index (YoY) experienced a decrease of 2.6%, performing slightly better than the anticipated 2.7% decline.

The Kiwi pair experiences pressure as the potential for a pessimistic global economic outlook looms large. This is particularly impactful for New Zealand, a significant exporter of commodities. Additionally, the inflation report by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) contributed to the weakening of the NZD/USD pair. The report conveyed a prevailing sentiment indicating an anticipated decline in prices, potentially attributed to an economic slowdown and reduced demand for goods and services.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades lower around 105.50, marking the second consecutive day of losses. The US Dollar (USD) weakens as downbeat US Treasury yields take their toll. Investors seek insights from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, scheduled to participate in a panel discussion later today.

Despite resistance from Fed officials against the idea of lowering interest rates, the Greenback faces challenges. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman has indicated that the central bank is considering future increases in short-term interest rates, adding a layer of uncertainty. In contrast, Neil Kashkari, President of the Minnesota Fed, expresses skepticism about whether the central bank has raised rates enough, pointing to the economy's resilience as a key factor shaping his perspective.

NZD/USD: additional important levels

Overview
Today last price0.5927
Today Daily Change0.0016
Today Daily Change %0.27
Today daily open0.5911
 
Trends
Daily SMA200.5876
Daily SMA500.5914
Daily SMA1000.6012
Daily SMA2000.6111
 
Levels
Previous Daily High0.5943
Previous Daily Low0.5906
Previous Weekly High0.6005
Previous Weekly Low0.5788
Previous Monthly High0.6056
Previous Monthly Low0.5772
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%0.592
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%0.5929
Daily Pivot Point S10.5897
Daily Pivot Point S20.5883
Daily Pivot Point S30.586
Daily Pivot Point R10.5934
Daily Pivot Point R20.5957
Daily Pivot Point R30.5971

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Akhtar Faruqui

Akhtar Faruqui is a Forex Analyst based in New Delhi, India. With a keen eye for market trends and a passion for dissecting complex financial dynamics, he is dedicated to delivering accurate and insightful Forex news and analysis.

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