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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi edges higher but bears keep control below key moving averages

  • NZD/USD trades near the 0.5530 zone ahead of Asia after modest intraday gains on Tuesday.
  • Despite the uptick, broader signals remain bearish with price capped by multiple moving averages.
  • Key resistance stands around the 0.5567–0.5674 band, with downside pressure building below the 0.5657 zone.

The NZD/USD pair registered neutral movements during Tuesday’s session, with the pair seen moving around the 0.5530 region but cleared gains which took it to highs above 0.5600.

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Technically, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 35.28, with subdued momentum but deep in negative terrain. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) continues to flash a sell signal, reinforcing the broader downside outlook. Meanwhile, the Bull Bear Power indicator sits neutral at −0.01859, and 10-period Momentum at −0.01851 leans slightly bullish.

The bigger picture remains under pressure. The 10-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at 0.56571 and 10-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 0.56787 continue sloping downward. Additionally, the 20-day SMA (0.57184), 100-day SMA (0.57116), and 200-day SMA (0.58985) all support the bearish case, forming a zone of confluence that reinforces the pair’s inability to sustain rebounds.

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Patricio is an economist from Argentina passionate about global finance and understanding the daily movements of the markets.

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