Kiwi Dollar Plunges As CPI Rises at Slowest Pace Since 1999

FXOpen

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extended downside movement against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, dragging the price of NZDUSD to less than 0.6380 following the release of some important economic reports. The technical bias has already turned bearish because of a Lower Low in the ongoing downside move.

Technical Analysis

As of this writing, the pair is being traded around 0.6373. A support may be noted around 0.6300, the psychological number ahead of 0.6235, the swing low of the last major downside move and then 0.6195, the swing low of 2015. A break and daily closing below the 0.6195 could incite renewed selling below the 0.6000 zone.

1

On the upside, the pair is expected to face a hurdle near 0.6427, the key horizontal resistance area ahead of 0.6500, the psychological number and then 0.6882, the swing high of the last major upside rally as demonstrated in our daily chart.

New Zealand CPI

New Zealand consumer prices rose at their slowest annual pace since 1999 in the December quarter as cheap petrol pushed inflation below the Reserve Bank’s expectations, and opens the door for more interest rate cuts this year.  The consumers price index increased just 0.1 percent in 2015, its smallest reading since September 1999 when prices fell, according to Statistics New Zealand. That was short of the Reserve Bank’s expectation for a 0.4 percent rise, and extended its run below the bank’s target band of between 1 percent and 3 percent.

The CPI fell 0.5 percent in the three months ended Dec. 31, the biggest quarterly decline since December 2008, from an increase of 0.3 percent in September. Cheaper petrol drove both the quarterly and annual numbers, falling 7 percent in the final three months of 2015 for an annual drop of 8.1 percent.

Trade Idea

Considering the overall technical and fundamental outlook, buying the pair around current levels could be a good strategy if we get a valid bullish reversal candle on the daily chart

Trade global forex with the Innovative Broker of 2022*. Choose from 50+ forex markets 24/5. Open your FXOpen account now or learn more about trading forex with FXOpen.

* FXOpen International, Innovative Broker of 2022, according to the IAFT

This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Latest from Forex Analysis

AUD/JPY Analysis: Rate Falls to Important Support EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY Analysis: Dollar Stable Despite Weak Employment Data Will rate hikes end when 2023 ends? USD/JPY, USD/CAD, and EUR/USD Analysis: The US Dollar Corrected in Anticipation of PMI Data Release EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY Analysis: US Dollar Weakens after Fed Chairman's Comments

Latest articles

Financial Market News

Weekly Market Wrap With Gary Thomson: AUD/JPY, RATE HIKES, S&P 500, WTI Oil

Get the latest scoop on the week's hottest headlines, all in one convenient video. Join Gary Thomson, the COO of  FXOpen UK, as he breaks down the most significant news reports and shares his expert insights. AUD/JPY: Rate Falls

Trader’s Tools

Fixed Exchange Rates: Benefits and Limitations

Fixed exchange rates, a cornerstone of international finance, play a pivotal role in shaping global commerce and investment landscapes. This article delves into their intricacies, exploring the historical evolution, practical understanding, and the balance of benefits and challenges they present.

Trader’s Tools

Alternative Investment Options

Traders and investors are increasingly turning to alternative investment options to diversify their portfolios and seek new avenues for potential returns. In this FXOpen article, we discuss alternative investments, examining the types and explaining the reasons why they are gaining

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 60% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.