Market Analysis: AUD/USD and NZD/USD Fresh Decline Signals More Weakness Ahead
AUD/USD failed to stay in a positive zone and declined below 0.7150. NZD/USD is also moving lower and might extend losses below 0.5800.
Important Takeaways for AUD/USD and NZD/USD Analysis Today
- The Aussie Dollar started a fresh decline from well above 0.7200 against the US Dollar.
- There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.7120 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen.
- NZD/USD declined steadily from 0.5965 and traded below 0.5880.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.5855 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD at FXOpen.
AUD/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen, the pair struggled to clear 0.7220. The Aussie Dollar started a fresh decline below 0.7150 against the US Dollar.
The pair even settled below 0.7120 and the 50-hour simple moving average. There was a clear move below 0.7100. A low was formed at 0.7081, and the pair is now consolidating losses. There was a minor recovery wave above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 0.7184 swing high to the 0.7081 low.
On the upside, the immediate hurdle could be near the 38.2% Fib retracement at 0.7120. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.7120 and the 50-hour simple moving average.
The next major level for the bears could be 0.7185. The main selling point could be 0.7210, above which the price could rise toward 0.7265. Any more gains might send the pair toward 0.7320. A close above 0.7320 could start another steady increase in the near term. In the stated case, the next key resistance on the AUD/USD chart could be 0.7500.
On the downside, initial support could be near 0.7080. The next area of interest might be 0.7040. If there is a downside break below 0.7040, the pair could extend its decline. The next target for the bears might be 0.7000. Any more losses might send the pair toward 0.6920.
NZD/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of NZD/USD on FXOpen, the pair also followed a similar pattern and declined from the 0.5965 zone. The New Zealand Dollar gained bearish momentum and traded below 0.5920 against the US Dollar.
The pair settled below 0.5880 and the 50-hour simple moving average. Finally, it tested 0.5815 and is currently consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 0.5882 swing high to the 0.5815 low.
If the pair recovers, it could face hurdles near the 38.2% Fib retracement at 0.5840. The next major barrier could be at 0.5855. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.5855.
If there is a move above 0.5880, the pair could rise toward 0.5920. Any more gains might open the doors for a move toward 0.5965 in the coming days. On the downside, immediate support on the NZD/USD chart could be 0.5815.
The next major stop for the bears might be 0.5780. If there is a downside break below 0.5780, the pair could extend its decline toward 0.5720. The main target for the bears could be 0.5650.