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The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended moves higher in the second part of the week against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) reaching 1.0840 (0.9225) in what has been the biggest single week rally by the AUD this year after it opened around 1.0640 (0.9400). The kiwi has underperformed across the board, none more than against the AUD. Australian job’s data helped the cause when the economy added fewer jobs in September, the unemployment Rate easing off 3.7% to 3.6%. Punters are now starting to forecast a rate hike at the RBA’s meeting on 7 November unless we see a proper dip in next week’s inflation report. We are seeing some consolidation around the 0.9240 (1.0820) area heading into the weekly bell.

The current interbank midrate is: NZDAUD 0.9231 AUDNZD 1.0826

The interbank range this week has been: NZDAUD 0.9224- 0.9401 AUDNZD 1.0637- 1.0841

Stress around global markets this week has seen the “risk” correlated New Zealand Dollar (NZD) struggle a smidge. Clocking a new daily close for 2023 yesterday at 0.5815 this is the weakest the NZD has traded since October 2022. Tensions are red hot in Gaza with investors waiting to see how things will pan out. We have seen some consolidation heading into Friday with the kiwi recovering to 0.5950. Earlier US Retail Sales surprised, printing much higher than the predicted 0.2% at 0.7% causing a selloff in the bond markets. Chances of the Fed hiking interest rates on Nov 2nd increasing to 50/50. The Israel/Hamas war and humanitarian crisis will no doubt keep the kiwi in a bear mood looking ahead.

The current interbank midrate is: NZDUSD 0.5842

The interbank range this week has been: NZDUSD 0.5815- 0.5928

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