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The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) may soon reach the 0.5670 level against the US Dollar (USD) amidst continuing downward trends. Recently, the NZD broke below 0.5700, briefly touching 0.5694 before slightly recovering to 0.5708.
Analysts from UOB Group have observed a slight increase in downward momentum. Despite this decrease, there does not appear to be a substantial change in momentum. The NZD must break through 0.5750 to alleviate the downward pressure currently affecting it.
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The New Zealand Dollar continues to face mild downward pressure, and we believe there is scope for it to test the 0.5670 level in the coming weeks. This view is supported by a diverging outlook between central banks, as the latest data suggests the Reserve Bank of New Zealand may be forced to consider rate cuts sooner than the US Federal Reserve. A key factor is the continued softness in global dairy prices, which have fallen over 5% in the last quarter, weighing on New Zealand’s terms of trade.
Recent inflation figures in New Zealand have finally dropped into the RBNZ’s target 1-3% band, increasing speculation of a pivot towards easing in early 2026. Meanwhile, the US jobs market remains unexpectedly strong, with last week’s Non-Farm Payrolls report beating expectations and reinforcing the Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ stance. This interest rate differential continues to favor the US Dollar.
Trading Strategies And Considerations
For traders looking to position for this move, buying put options is a straightforward strategy. A put option with a strike price around 0.5700 would offer direct exposure to further downside while defining risk to the premium paid. This is a prudent approach given the current downward momentum is described as mild rather than aggressive.
A bear put spread could also be an effective approach to lower the entry cost of a bearish position. For instance, a trader might buy a 0.5700 put and simultaneously sell a 0.5650 put to finance part of the trade. This strategy would capitalize on a slide toward the 0.5670 target while capping gains if the price were to fall more dramatically.
This setup is reminiscent of the market action we observed back in 2022 when a hawkish Fed and global risk aversion drove the pair to multi-year lows below 0.5600. While the current momentum is weaker, that period shows how quickly the pair can fall once key technical supports are broken. We see a similar fundamental backdrop developing now, though at a slower pace.
Those using futures contracts could consider short positions, but careful risk management is essential. A stop-loss placed just above the 0.5750 strong resistance level would be critical to this view. A firm break of that level would signal that the current mild downward pressure has likely run its course.
