EURO/NZD Transfer

Early week moves in the Euro (EUR), New Zealand Dollar (NZD) to 0.5465 (1.8300) from the weekly at 0.5480 (1.8250) had the kiwi immediately on the backfoot in a thin week of economic Data. I’m not sure we will see a retest of the low at 0.5425 (1.8430) but we could get close if German prelim CPI y/y comes in below expectations tomorrow. With hikes on the horizon for the Eurozone a poor read could certainly pressure the ECB to tighten policy further at their Sep 15 meeting, this in turn won’t be inspiring for the kiwi.

Current Level: 1.8331
Resistance: 1.8470
Support: 1.8150
Last Weeks Range: 1.8151 – 1.8460

NZD/EURO Transfer

Early week moves in the Euro (EUR), New Zealand Dollar (NZD) to 0.5465 (1.8300) from the weekly at 0.5480 (1.8250) had the kiwi immediately on the backfoot in a thin week of economic Data. I’m not sure we will see a retest of the low at 0.5425 (1.8430) but we could get close if German prelim CPI y/y comes in below expectations tomorrow. With hikes on the horizon for the Eurozone a poor read could certainly pressure the ECB to tighten policy further at their Sep 15 meeting, this in turn won’t be inspiring for the kiwi.

Current Level: 0.5455
Resistance: 0.5510
Support: 0.5415
Last Weeks Range: 0.5417 – 0.5509

GBP/NZD Transfer

A slow start to the week in the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), British Pound (GBP) cross has seen the GBP push up slightly on the kiwi to 2.1320 (0.4690) in thin UK holiday trading. The GBP will be targeting last week’s low at 0.4635 (1.1570) with fundamentals favouring further declines in the pair. It’s a very light economic calendar this week with just ANZ Business Confidence Wednesday expected to release poorly. It’s tough going for GBP buyers at current levels, we suggest to look for spikes in an otherwise bear currency.

Current Level: 2.1345
Resistance: 2.1600
Support: 2.0900
Last Weeks Range: 2.1228 – 2.1585

NZD/GBP Transfer

A slow start to the week in the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), British Pound (GBP) cross has seen the GBP push up slightly on the kiwi to 2.1320 (0.4690) in thin UK holiday trading. The GBP will be targeting last week’s low at 0.4635 (1.1570) with fundamentals favouring further declines in the pair. It’s a very light economic calendar this week with just ANZ Business Confidence Wednesday expected to release poorly. It’s tough going for GBP buyers at current levels, we suggest to look for spikes in an otherwise bear currency.

Current Level: 0.4685
Resistance: 0.4785
Support: 0.4630
Last Weeks Range: 0.4632 – 0.4710

AUD/NZD Transfer

Bouncing around usual ranges the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), Australian Dollar (AUD) traded into Tuesday at 0.9190 (1.0880). Breaking below 0.9200 (1.0870) support the Aussie now eyes 0.9175 (1.0900) the late July low. Australian Retail Sales came in hot at 0.5% in July up from June’s -0.8% allowing the AUD to perk up. Looking ahead we have Australian CPI m/m which is forecast to print lower than June’s 5.4% at 5.2%, anything higher than 5.4% will be dangerous for the NZD. Buyers of AUD should consider here.

Current Level: 1.0872
Resistance: 1.0930
Support: 1.0750
Last Weeks Range: 1.0778 – 1.08712

NZD/AUD Transfer

Bouncing around usual ranges the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), Australian Dollar (AUD) traded into Tuesday at 0.9190 (1.0880). Breaking below 0.9200 (1.0870) support the Aussie now eyes 0.9175 (1.0900) the late July low. Australian Retail Sales came in hot at 0.5% in July up from June’s -0.8% allowing the AUD to perk up. Looking ahead we have Australian CPI m/m which is forecast to print lower than June’s 5.4% at 5.2%, anything higher than 5.4% will be dangerous for the NZD. Buyers of AUD should consider here.

Current Level: 0.9189
Resistance: 0.9300
Support: 0.9150
Last Weeks Range: 0.9198 – 0.9278

 

NZD/USD Transfer

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) settled around 0.5900 against the US Dollar (USD) late last week where it still sits into Tuesday trading. Risk assets were boosted slightly by rises in equity indices temporarily, amid weakened global demand and a backdrop of poor sentiment. The kiwi sits dangerously close to the precipice with no real support below 0.5850, all the way to 0.5550 zones. Fed talk at the Jackson Hole event confirmed nothing we didn’t already know with Fed chair Powell keeping his cards close to his chest reiterating he was non-committal. While the Fed has pencilled in one more hike to 5.75% it remains far from certain whether they will actually do it. Non-Farm Payroll releases Friday.

Current Level: 0.5911
Resistance: 0.6100
Support: 0.5880
Last Weeks Range: 0.5884 – 0.5984

FX Update: Risk assets hold ground

Market Overview

Key Points:

• Bank of America is forecasting 75 points of rate cuts in 2024, the first around June.
• US authorities are becoming increasingly sure that Wagner boss Prigozhin has died in the recent plane crash.
• Former US president Donald Trump’s trial for election interference has been set for 4th March 2024
• China has ditched the last of their travel restrictions with travellers not having to take a test 48 hours prior to entry into the country.
• The US Dollar (USD) has been the strongest currency over the month of August with the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) underperforming, the worst performer.

Major Announcements last week:
• US Home Sales q/q -1.0% vs -1.6% previous
• UK Manufacturing drops to 6 month low
• UoM Consumer Sentiment 69.5 vs 71.2
• French Manufacturing 46.4 in July vs 42.8 predicted

NZD/AUD Transfer

As we said earlier the Australian Dollar (AUD) came under pressure, but it wasn’t until late Wednesday we saw a shift off 0.9210 (1.0860) levels back to 0.9235 (1.0830). NZ Retail Sales disappointed in the June quarter coming in at -1.0% vs -0.4% the 3rd consecutive decline representing consumers leaving money in their pocket, the biggest contributor being food and beverage with the sector struggling. On the whole, the pair remains well within recent ranges. Next week’s economic docket looks super thin, more of the same looks to be the likely theme.

The current interbank midrate is: NZDAUD 0.9225    AUDNZD 1.0833

The interbank range this week has been: NZDAUD 0.9192- 0.9266    AUDNZD 1.0792- 1.0879

AUD/GBP Transfer

Detrimental news out of China this week pulled back risk currencies of recent moves, the Australian Dollar (AUD) no exception coming off 0.5200 (1.9230) levels to make 0.5175 (1.9330) early Friday. To be fair on the Pound, UK manufacturing wasn’t exactly a bumper read helping the pull back in the GBP. Recent rate hikes doing the job of sparking a renewed downturn in business activity, the question remains – is it enough to deter the Bank of England (BoE) from raising rates again.?. Buying GBP may want to consider.

The current interbank midrate is: AUDGBP 0.5092    GBPAUD 1.9638

The interbank range this week has been: AUDGBP 0.5018- 0.5101    GBPAUD 1.9603- 1.9925