NZD/USD: To rise gradually to 0.5725 – UOB Group

Chance for New Zealand Dollar (NZD) to edge higher; any advance is unlikely to break above 0.5705. In the longer run, there has been a tentative buildup in momentum; NZD could rise gradually to 0.5725, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

There has been a tentative buildup in momentum

24-HOUR VIEW: “Yesterday, we held the view that NZD ‘could edge above 0.5705 before levelling off.’ However, NZD traded in 0.5652/0.5690 range. While upward momentum has not increased much, there is still a chance for NZD to edge higher today. That said, it is unlikely to be able to break above 0.5705. On the downside, support levels are at 0.5655 and 0.5640.”

1-3 WEEKS VIEW: “Not much has changed since our update yesterday (06 Feb, spot at 0.5685). As pointed out, ‘there has been a tentative buildup in momentum, and NZD could rise gradually to 0.5725.’ The upward pressure will remain intact as long as NZD remains above 0.5615 (no change in ‘strong support’ level from yesterday).”