NZD/USD could challenge the 0.50 2009 lows – ING

NZD/USD renews a 31-month low around 0.5535. The next key support level is located at the 2009 lows of 0.50, economists at ING report.

Eyeing 0.50?

“The Reserve Bank of New Zealand hiked by another 50 bps in October and signalled more tightening is on the way. Another 50 bps increase is largely expected at the November meeting. The role of monetary policy remains secondary compared to global risk dynamics.”

“NZD/USD is looking at the 0.50 2009 lows as the next key support: that would be a 12% drop from the current levels and seems too stretched in our view. However, a move to the 0.52-0.53 area cannot be excluded should risk assets fall further.”