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NZD/USD holds ground near 0.5700 ahead of US NFP
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NZD/USD holds ground near 0.5700 ahead of US NFP
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2025.02.07 16:49
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- NZD/USD remains steady as traders adopt caution ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls release on Friday.
- The US Dollar extends its recovery amid rebounding US Treasury yields.
- The risk-sensitive NZD struggled as heightened risk aversion grew amid global trade and economic uncertainties.
NZD/USD remains steady after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 0.5680 during the European hours on Friday. The pair remains silent as sentiment turns cautious ahead of a key US jobs report. Traders brace for Friday's US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data, which is expected to shape the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy direction.
The NZD/USD pair may face pressure as the US Dollar (USD) extends its recovery, supported by rebounding US Treasury yields. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has risen toward 107.70, while the 2-year and 10-year US Treasury yields stand at 4.22% and 4.44%, respectively, at the time of writing.
On the data front, US Initial Jobless Claims rose to 219K for the week ending January 31, as reported by the US Department of Labor (DoL) on Thursday. This print surpasses initial estimates of 213K and was higher than the previous week's revised tally of 208K (from 207K).
The risk-sensitive New Zealand Dollar (NZD) struggled amid heightened risk aversion due to global trade and economic uncertainties. However, trade negotiations between the United States (US) and China could temper this sentiment. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss potential tariff rollbacks.
The Kiwi Dollar could face headwinds as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is widely expected to cut interest rates in February. Markets are currently pricing in a nearly 92% chance of a 50 basis-point cut to 3.75% on February 19, marking the third consecutive jumbo rate reduction.
New Zealand Dollar FAQs
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD), also known as the Kiwi, is a well-known traded currency among investors. Its value is broadly determined by the health of the New Zealand economy and the country's central bank policy. Still, there are some unique particularities that also can make NZD move. The performance of the Chinese economy tends to move the Kiwi because China is New Zealand's biggest trading partner. Bad news for the Chinese economy likely means less New Zealand exports to the country, hitting the economy and thus its currency. Another factor moving NZD is dairy prices as the dairy industry is New Zealand's main export. High dairy prices boost export income, contributing positively to the economy and thus to the NZD.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) aims to achieve and maintain an inflation rate between 1% and 3% over the medium term, with a focus to keep it near the 2% mid-point. To this end, the bank sets an appropriate level of interest rates. When inflation is too high, the RBNZ will increase interest rates to cool the economy, but the move will also make bond yields higher, increasing investors' appeal to invest in the country and thus boosting NZD. On the contrary, lower interest rates tend to weaken NZD. The so-called rate differential, or how rates in New Zealand are or are expected to be compared to the ones set by the US Federal Reserve, can also play a key role in moving the NZD/USD pair.
Macroeconomic data releases in New Zealand are key to assess the state of the economy and can impact the New Zealand Dollar's (NZD) valuation. A strong economy, based on high economic growth, low unemployment and high confidence is good for NZD. High economic growth attracts foreign investment and may encourage the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to increase interest rates, if this economic strength comes together with elevated inflation. Conversely, if economic data is weak, NZD is likely to depreciate.
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) tends to strengthen during risk-on periods, or when investors perceive that broader market risks are low and are optimistic about growth. This tends to lead to a more favorable outlook for commodities and so-called 'commodity currencies' such as the Kiwi. Conversely, NZD tends to weaken at times of market turbulence or economic uncertainty as investors tend to sell higher-risk assets and flee to the more-stable safe havens.
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