Commodity Currencies Advance Amid Risk-on Mood
26 Mars 2025 - 5:35AM
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The commodity currencies such as Australia, the New Zealand and
the Canadian dollars strengthened against their major currencies in
the Asian session on Wednesday, as investors risk-on mood increased
amid optimism about earlier interest rate cuts by the U.S. Fed
after U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated by more than expected
in the month of March. Traders are also optimistic about some
tariff exemptions by the U.S. administration as they seek greater
clarity on the next round of tariffs.
Trump said at an event on Monday that he "may give a lot of
countries breaks" on reciprocal tariffs that are set to take effect
April 2. Gains across most sectors led by mining and financial
stocks, also led to the upturn of AUD, NZD and CAD.
Anticipated Chinese stimulus measures targeted at increasing
spending may also provide support for the AUD and NZD. Given
China's position as a major trading partner, the Chinese Communist
Party and State Council have put up plans to "vigorously boost
consumption" by raising wages and reducing financial burdens.
On the CAD's front, traders remain cautious in light of the
upcoming April 2 U.S. trade sanctions and the uncertainty
surrounding the Canadian general election.
In surveys taken just before the campaign began on Sunday, the
official opposition Conservatives and the ruling Liberal Party were
virtually matched as Canadian elections draw near.
In economic news, Australia's monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI)
increased 2.4 percent on year in February 2025, down from a
four-month high of 2.5 percent in the previous month, and below
market expectations of 2.5 percent. This marked the lowest
inflation rate since November 2024. The annual trimmed mean
inflation edged down to 2.7 percent from 2.8 percent in
January.
In the Asian trading today, the Australian dollar rose to a
1-week high of 95.19 against the yen, from a recent 2-day low of
94.27. The aussie may test resistance around the 97.00 region.
In economic news, Producer prices in Japan were flat on month in
February, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday - after slipping 0.5
percent in January. On a yearly basis, producer prices were up 3.0
percent, easing from an upwardly revised 3.2 percent in the
previous month (originally 3.1 percent). Excluding international
transportation, producer prices were up 0.1 percent on month and
3.1 percent on year.
Against the euro, the aussie advanced to nearly a near 3-week
high of 1.7061 from a recent low of 1.7168. The next possible
upside target for the aussie is seen around the 1.67 region.
The aussie edged up to 0.6324 against the U.S. dollar, from a
recent low of 0.6279. On the upside, 0.64 is seen as the next
resistance level for the aussie.
Moving away from a recent 2-day low of 0.8977 against the
Canadian dollar, the aussie edged up to 0.9018. If the aussie
extends its uptrend, it is likely to find resistance around the
0.92 region.
The NZ dollar rose to a 2-day high of 0.5756 against the U.S.
dollar, from a recent low of 0.5715. The kiwi may test resistance
around the 0.58 region.
Against the yen and the euro, the kiwi advanced to 6-day highs
of 86.63 and 1.8740 from recent lows of 85.80 and 1.8862,
respectively. The next possible upside target for the kiwi is seen
around 88.00 against the yen and 1.85 against the euro.
Against the Australian dollar, the kiwi edged up to 1.0794 from
a recent low of 1.1004. On the upside, 1.07 is seen as the next
resistance level for the kiwi.
The Canadian dollar rose to nearly a 5-week high of 105.65
against the yen and nearly a 3-week high of 1.4247 against the U.S.
dollar, from recent lows of 104.97 and 1.4299, respectively. If the
loonie extends its uptrend, it is likely to find resistance around
108.00 against the yen and 1.41 against the greenback.
Against the euro, the loonie climbed to a 3-week high of 1.5367
from a recent low of 1.5412. the loonie may test resistance around
the 1.48 region.
Looking ahead, U.S. MBA mortgage approvals data, Canada
wholesale sales data for February, U.S. durable goods orders for
February and U.S. EIA crude oil data are slated for release in the
New York session.
NZD vs US Dollar (FX:NZDUSD)
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