FxWirePro: AUD/NZD extends break above 200-DMA, outlook bullish

AUD/NZD chart - Trading View 

Technical Analysis: Bias Bullish

- AUD/NZD was trading 0.08% higher on the day at 1.0752 at around 09:50 GMT

- The pair has shown a decisive break above 200-DMA, scope for further upside

- Momentum studies are bullish, Stochs and RSI are biased higher, RSI well above 50 mark

- Bullish 5-DMA crossover on 20-DMA adds to the upside bias

- GMMA indicator shows major trend is neutral, while minor trend is bullish

Fundamental Overview:

Mixed Chinese inflation data, US-Sino tussle and President Biden's infrastructure stimulus plans keep the antipodeans in check. 

Data released earlier today showed China’s headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased to 1.3% YoY, missing expectations at 1.6%.

On the other side, China Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped the highest since 2008 while marking a 9.0% rally versus 8.5% expected.

Earlier in the day, Australia’s Westpac Consumer Confidence for June dropped below -4.8% previous readouts to -5.2%. 

Also, reports that China is mulling price controls on coal prices keeps the commodity currencies depressed.

Support levels - 1.0740 (110-EMA), 1.0731 (5-DMA), 1.0725 (200-DMA)

Resistance levels - 1.0782 (Cloud base), 1.0822 (23.6% Fib), 1.0951 (110-month EMA)

Summary: AUD/NZD has shown a decisive break above 200-DMA, raising scope for further upside. Bulls target daily cloud. Breakout above cloud will propel the pair higher. Weakness only on retrace below 200-DMA.