The strong recovery in NZDUSD could see the 0.6160 level revisited in the near term, note UOB Group’s Economist Lee Sue Ann and Markets Strategist Quek Ser Leang.

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24-hour view: “Yesterday, we held the view that ‘the rally in NZD is likely to extend even though a clear break of 0.6160 is unlikely’. However, NZD traded sideways within a range of 0.6067/0.6120. Further sideways trading would not be surprising, likely between 0.6060 and 0.6120.”

Next 1-3 weeks: “There is not much to add to our update from yesterday (14 Nov, spot at 0.6105). As highlighted, the price actions from late last week appear to be a clear upside breakout and further NZD strength would not be surprising. Overall, only a break of 0.6000 (no change in ‘strong support’ level from yesterday) would indicate that NZD is not ready to rise to 0.6160. Looking ahead, the next resistance is at 0.6200.”