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The Australian Dollar (AUD) broke below 0.6020 (1.6620) late last week on its way to clocking a fresh 4 week low of 0.5990 (1.6700) against the Euro (EUR). Monday’s action has seen a pull back towards 0.6015 (1.6630), the test will be if the Aussie can hold above the key level at 0.6000 (1.6660). This week on the calendar we have Australian employment data Thursday expected to print unchanged at 3.7%. Geopolitical tensions in Gaza are Euro supportive. An Israeli advance on Gaza will almost certainly send the Aussie lower.

Current Level: 1.6661
Resistance: 1.6710
Support: 1.6430
Last Weeks Range: 1.6443 – 1.6703

The Australian Dollar (AUD) broke below 0.6020 (1.6620) late last week on its way to clocking a fresh 4 week low of 0.5990 (1.6700) against the Euro (EUR). Monday’s action has seen a pull back towards 0.6015 (1.6630), the test will be if the Aussie can hold above the key level at 0.6000 (1.6660). This week on the calendar we have Australian employment data Thursday expected to print unchanged at 3.7%. Geopolitical tensions in Gaza are Euro supportive. An Israeli advance on Gaza will almost certainly send the Aussie lower.

Current Level: 0.6002
Resistance: 0.6090
Support: 0.5985
Last Weeks Range: 0.5986 – 0.6081

Risk flow has supported the British Pound (GBP) over the past couple of weeks, the Australian Dollar (AUD) slipping from 0.5305 (1.8850) to 0.5195 (1.9260) this morning. Bank of England’s (BoE) Bailey has said the economic outlook looks “subdued” and that monetary policy is restrictive. We expect more hikes ahead, but what could determine this is tomorrow’s UK inflation read which has been ‘sticky” at best over the past couple of months. We predict a drop to 6.6% y/y down from 6.7% likely to not get the central bank overly excited. A retest to 0.5170 (1.9350) looks likely.

Current Level: 1.9275
Resistance: 1.9350
Support: 1.8950
Last Weeks Range: 1.9045 – 1.9325

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extended losses to close the week out around the 0.5605 (1.7840) zone against the Euro (EUR), caught up in “risk off” sentiment from uncertainty brewing in Gaza. NZ elections over the weekend confirmed a new National led economy is set to take the reins, this boosted the NZD to 0.5635 (1.7750) before falling back to 0.5610 (1.7830) in early morning trade. NZ inflation printed at 1.8% for the quarter ending September confirming a small drop in the year-on-year number from 6.0% to 5.6% with talk the RBNZ will still need to hike one more time prior to year-end. Geopolitical uncertainty is never good for risk currencies, the kiwi is no exception.

Current Level: 1.7898
Resistance: 1.8040
Support: 1.7530
Last Weeks Range: 1.7507 – 1.7855

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extended losses to close the week out around the 0.5605 (1.7840) zone against the Euro (EUR), caught up in “risk off” sentiment from uncertainty brewing in Gaza. NZ elections over the weekend confirmed a new National led economy is set to take the reins, this boosted the NZD to 0.5635 (1.7750) before falling back to 0.5610 (1.7830) in early morning trade. NZ inflation printed at 1.8% for the quarter ending September confirming a small drop in the year-on-year number from 6.0% to 5.6% with talk the RBNZ will still need to hike one more time prior to year-end. Geopolitical uncertainty is never good for risk currencies, the kiwi is no exception.

Current Level: 0.5587
Support: 0.5545
Resistance: 0.5705
Last week’s range: 0.5600 – 0.5712

The British Pound (GBP) extended its run higher against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) reaching 2.0660 (0.4840) around the weekly close, a 3-week high. The kiwi earlier, unable to hold the double bottom area at 2.0270 (0.4935) as risk tone darkened. This morning NZ CPI 3rd quarter printed at 1.8% or 5.6% y/y down from 6.0%, welcomed by the RBNZ, however questions still remain whether the RBNZ will need to hike one more time prior to Christmas. UK CPI is expected to print at 6.6% y/y down from 6.7% with further declines in food inflation and accommodation expected. Imminent attacks on Gaza will suit the GBP.

Current Level: 2.0695
Resistance: 2.0850
Support: 2.0300
Last Weeks Range: 2.0272- 2.0657

The British Pound (GBP) extended its run higher against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) reaching 2.0660 (0.4840) around the weekly close, a 3-week high. The kiwi earlier, unable to hold the double bottom area at 2.0270 (0.4935) as risk tone darkened. This morning NZ CPI 3rd quarter printed at 1.8% or 5.6% y/y down from 6.0%, welcomed by the RBNZ, however questions still remain whether the RBNZ will need to hike one more time prior to Christmas. UK CPI is expected to print at 6.6% y/y down from 6.7% with further declines in food inflation and accommodation expected. Imminent attacks on Gaza will suit the GBP.

Current Level: 0.4832
Resistance: 0.4925
Support: 0.4800
Last Weeks Range: 0.4840 – 0.4932

Post NZ election results over the weekend sent the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) briefly to 0.9400 (1.0640) against the Australian Dollar (AUD) before the Aussie regained its momentum. This morning’s NZ CPI read for the 3rd quarter 2023 published better than expected at 1.8% shifting the y/y figure from 6.0% to 5.6% and sending the kiwi lower, the cross reaching 0.9315 (1.0735) a late September low. All eyes are now on Australian employment data out Thursday with the unemployment rate expected to remain stable at 3.7%

Current Level: 1.0735
Resistance: 1.0770
Support: 1.0635
Last Weeks Range: 1.0610 – 1.0699