NZDUSD New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar

NZDUSD NY Session Report - 2026-01-12

Session NY Session
Date January 12, 2026
Bias
πŸ”΄ Short
Confidence Moderate

Session Snapshot

  • Open: 0.57480
  • High: 0.57630
  • Low: 0.57410
  • Close: 0.57520
  • MCM State: Distribution (ranging with bearish bias)
  • Volume Context: Moderate (NY session)
  • News Catalyst: Risk-on flows (VIX -6.34%) providing modest support; DXY strength (+0.30%) capping upside

Fundamental Drivers

Kiwi caught between risk-on sentiment (VIX down, equities strong) and USD strength (DXY +0.30%). No major NZD data today - price driven by broader risk appetite and dairy prices. US 10-Year Note Auction (1 PM EST, High Impact) key - USD strength likely pressures pair to 0.5740 support. Technical shows sell signal across all timeframes.

News Risk Assessment

  • Event Risk: Medium (US 10-Year Note Auction at 1 PM EST)
  • Impact: USD strength = downside for NZD
  • Action: Avoid entries 15 min before/after 1 PM EST

Supply/Demand Zones

Demand Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
D1 0.57400-0.57500 Fresh Strong
D2 0.57100-0.57200 Tested Moderate
D3 0.56700-0.56800 Fresh Strong

Supply Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
S1 0.57800-0.57900 Fresh Strong
S2 0.58100-0.58200 Tested Moderate
S3 0.58400-0.58500 Fresh Strong

Support/Resistance Matrix

Level Type Price Strength Distance
R3 Structural 0.58100 Strong +1.01%
R2 Supply Zone 0.57800 Strong +0.49%
R1 Intraday 0.57630 Moderate +0.19%
Current - 0.57520 - -
S1 Intraday 0.57410 Moderate -0.19%
S2 Demand Zone 0.57400 Strong -0.21%
S3 Structural 0.57100 Strong -0.73%

Liquidity Hunt Map

  • Buy-Stop Clusters: Above 0.57800 (supply resistance)
  • Sell-Stop Clusters: Below 0.57400 (demand support)
  • Recent Sweeps: Testing 0.5740 support zone
  • Next Target: Probable hunt below 0.5740 to 0.5710 if USD strengthens

Fear Factor Meter

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                  β–²
            Score: 6/10 β€” Neutral

Inputs: VIX=14.48 (risk-on supporting), DXY=98.83 (USD strength capping), Technical sell signal

Directional Bias

  • Bias: Short
  • Confidence: Moderate
  • Rationale: Distribution phase with sell signals across multiple timeframes. DXY strength + technical weakness suggest downside. Risk-on environment provides floor, but likely to test 0.5740 demand with possible break lower.

Action Zones

| Setup | Entry | Trigger | TP1 | TP2 | SL |
|-------|-------|---------|-----|-----|----||
| πŸ”΄ Short | 0.57750-0.57850 | Bearish rejection at S1 | 0.57500 | 0.57200 | 0.57950 |
| πŸ”΄ Short | 0.57550-0.57650 | Break below 0.5750 | 0.57300 | 0.57100 | 0.57750 |
| 🟒 Long | 0.57100-0.57200 | Bullish pin bar at D2 | 0.57400 | 0.57600 | 0.56950 |

Momentum View

"Distribution phase with sell signal across timeframes favors shorts from 0.5775 resistance, targeting 0.5740-0.5710 demand. IF US Auction strong β†’ probable liquidity hunt to 0.5710 support. Technical bearish bias + DXY strength suggest downside continuation despite risk-on environment providing modest floor."