How could it affect NZD/USD?

NZD/USD renews the yearly low near 0.5950 heading into the RBNZ Interest Rate Decision. The Kiwi pair’s latest fall could be linked to the broad risk aversion wave and the US Dollar strength, especially amid downbeat concerns surrounding China.

That said, the clear early signals of witnessing no rate hike limit the NZD/USD moves unless the RBNZ surprises the Kiwi pair traders.

Apart from the interest rates, the economic forecasts and language of the RBNZ Rate Statement will also be the key for the NZD/USD pair traders to watch.

It’s worth noting that the existence of the Fed Minutes dims the importance of today’s RBNZ announcements unless any surprises erupt.

Technically, a daily closing below May’s bottom of around 0.5985 directs the NZD/USD bears toward the early October 2022 peak of around 0.5815.

Keynotes

RBNZ Preview: Forecasts from six major banks, OCR on ice at 5.50%

RBNZ Interest Rate Decision Preview: Holding on the hold

NZD/USD remains under pressure below the 0.5950 area ahead of the RBNZ rate decision

About the RBNZ interest rate decision and rate statement

The RBNZ interest rate decision is announced by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. If the RBNZ is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and raises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the NZD. The RBNZ rate statement contains explanations of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision.