Nzdusdanalysis
NZDUSD long side analysis by technical and fundamentals.NZD/USD higher after the larger than expected interest rate hike from the RBNZ
Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its cash rate by 0.5% vs. the 0.25% consensus expectation
says will remain focused on ensuring that current high consumer price inflation does not become embedded into longer-term inflation expectations.
monetary tightening brought forward
remained comfortable with the outlook for the OCR as outlined in their February MPS
moving the OCR to a more neutral stance sooner will reduce the risks of rising inflation expectations.
larger move now also provides more policy flexibility ahead in light of the highly uncertain global economic environment
From the minutes to the meeting, these are released at the same time as the decision:
committee noted that the OCR is stimulatory at its current level
members agreed that this ‘stitch in time’ approach is consistent with near-term financial market pricing
members noted that annual consumer price inflation is expected to peak around 7 percent in the first half of 2022
committee agreed that their policy ‘path of least regret’ is to increase the OCR by more now, rather than later
members noted that inflation is above target and employment is above its maximum sustainable level
the committee confirmed that further increases in the OCR are needed in order to meet their mandate
NZD has been marked higher on the announcement:
NZDUSD Analysis on H4 Chart.Overall, NZD/USD is ranging across. Recently, NZD/USD traded into the resistance zone of 0.68400.
New Zealand banks will be closed today in observance of New Year’s Day.
Also, New Zealand banks will be closed tomorrow in observance of Second New Year’s Day.
Expect lower trading volume and volatility during the usual New Zealand market hours.
Currently, NZD/USD is testing the resistance zone of 0.68400 and its next support zone is at 0.67100.
Look for buying opportunities of NZD/USD if it breaks the resistance zone of 0.68400.
NZDUSD LONG TRADE SETUPThe daily right side is down against .6978 and the 4 hour is favored turning down against there as well. The hourly is turning up against .6381. While above there it can see another high toward the .6700 area before turning lower again.
long NZDUSD
@0.6540-06520
tp: 0.6620
sl: 0.6480
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