NZD/USD Tests Key Technical Resistance Level

Bullish Momentum Builds in NZD/USD Pair

NZD/USD, the currency pair representing the New Zealand Dollar against the US Dollar, is highly influenced by both countries’ economic indicators and central bank actions. Today’s fundamental landscape features a series of impactful releases from both the US and New Zealand. From the US side, key events include the FOMC Statement and Federal Funds Rate decision, both closely watched for clues on monetary policy direction. Although the rate held steady at 4.50%, markets remain sensitive to the Fed’s tone in the accompanying statement and press conference. Additionally, lower-than-expected Crude Oil Inventories and a significant jump in Consumer Credit may signal shifting consumer behavior and inflation trends, supporting USD strength. Meanwhile, from New Zealand, mixed labor market data showed a flat Employment Change at 0.1%, an Unemployment Rate steady at 5.1%, and softer-than-expected wage growth. These readings, alongside the RBNZ Financial Stability Report and a speech by Governor Hawkesby, suggest a cautious economic outlook. Overall, diverging central bank signals and labor dynamics are likely to keep NZD/USD traders alert for further directional cues.

Chart Notes:• Chart time-zone is UTC (+03:00)• Candles’ time-frame is 4h.Analyzing the NZD/USD H4 chart, the price is currently testing a significant resistance level around the 0.6000–0.6015 zone. This area has acted as a ceiling multiple times in recent sessions, making it a key technical barrier. If price action can decisively break above this level, a strong bullish wave could be triggered, potentially accelerating upward momentum. Supporting this view, the RSI is trending upward but remains below the overbought threshold of 70, suggesting there’s still room for further gains. Additionally, the MACD shows a bullish crossover, with the MACD line moving above the signal line and histogram bars turning positive—indicative of growing bullish momentum. Traders should watch for a confirmed breakout above 0.6015 to validate a continuation of the upward trend.

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