Short NZDUSD and AUDUSD as commodity exporter currencies still vulnerable - BNPP

FXStreet (Delhi) – Research Team at BNP Paribas, notes that the AUD has been resilient to the USD’s strength this week, but BNP Paribas STEER™, our short-term fair-value model, suggests AUDUSD is slightly overvalued and should be trading closer to 0.70 given how key financial market drivers have been performing.

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“We remain short AUDUSD in our options recommendation portfolio. On the data front, Australia’s Q3 wages printed in line with expectations with annual wage growth steady at a subdued pace of 2.3%.”

“In New Zealand dairy prices declined 7.9% in yesterday’s auction, representing a third straight decline prices. We expect further NZDUSD weakness going forward and remain short NZDUSD spot targeting a decline to 0.6240.”

“Lastly, we also remain bearish NOK despite the better than expected Q3 GDP numbers released Wednesday, with weak domestic demand still consistent with December Norges Bank easing.”

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