NZD/USD

NZD/USD trades around 0.5665 on Friday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day, as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) struggles to capitalize on a moderate decline in the US Dollar (USD).

NZD/USD holds gains after experiencing volatility, trading around 0.5660 during European hours on Friday. The currency pair holds gains as the US Dollar (USD) struggles despite market caution amid persistent hawkish sentiment surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook.

The NZD/USD pair attracts sellers for the third straight day, flirting with its lowest level since late June, around mid-0.5600s during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices remain on track to register losses for the fifth straight week and seem vulnerable amid a bullish US Dollar (USD).

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has its Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 2.75%, and markets now price at least a 75% chance that it goes to 3% on October 28, against about 30% right after the September 2 hike. NZD/USD is trading just above 0.5650, its lowest since late June.

NZD/USD trades around 0.5655 at the time of writing on Thursday, down 0.30% on the day. However, the pair limits its losses as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) benefits from a sharp increase in expectations of further monetary tightening by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).

NZD/USD inches higher after posting modest losses in the previous day, trading around 0.5680 during European hours on Thursday. The pair is appreciating as the New Zealand Dollar gains momentum, driven by growing expectations of further monetary tightening by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.