- NZD/USD is rising for the second straight day on Friday.
- US Dollar Index down more than 0.3% ahead of US data.
- Wall Street’s main indexes trade in the positive territory.
The NZD/USD pair closed above 0.7200 on Thursday and preserved its bullish momentum on Friday. As of writing, the pair was up 0.62% on the day at 0.7265.
DXY edges lower toward 90.00
The selling pressure surrounding the USD and the risk-positive market environment seems to be fueling NZD/USD’s upside ahead of the weekend.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which lost 0.4% on Thursday, continues to push lower as investors show no interest in the safe-haven greenback. Reflecting the upbeat market mood, the S&P 500 Futures are up 0.35% on the day. If Wall Street’s main indexes register decisive gains after the opening bell, the DXY is likely to remain on the back foot and help NZD/USD extend its two-day rally.
Earlier in the day, the data from New Zealand showed that the Producer Price Index – Input in the fourth quarter fell to 0% from 0.6% in the previous quarter but this reading failed to trigger a meaningful market reaction.
On the other hand, the US economic docket will feature the IHS Markit’s preliminary Manufacturing and Services PMI reports for February and January Existing Home Sales.
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