Consolidation near kr9.6259: Can USD/NOK hold support?

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Highlights

Softer Norwegian inflation data has reduced the likelihood of further Norges Bank rate hikes after the recent move to 4.25%.
Markets now price in only minor tightening over the next six months, weakening support for the Norwegian Krone.
USD/NOK remains in a clear downtrend below key moving averages; strong bearish momentum signals a likely test of support in the kr9.5778–kr9.674 range.

Softer inflation outlook tempers rate hike expectations and supports krone weakness

Norwegian inflation data released recently came in softer, which has reduced market expectations for additional rate hikes by Norges Bank following its May 25 basis point increase to 4.25%. This shift in inflation trends diminishes the likelihood of further tightening, removing a layer of potential support for the Norwegian Krone. According to Bitget, the market now anticipates only a modest amount of additional hikes over the next six months, further contributing to current sentiment.

Bearish momentum builds as USD/NOK breaks under key technical levels

USD/NOK is trading below its MA-20 at kr9.6682, MA-50 at kr9.6585, and MA-200 at kr9.6414. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at kr9.6532 and acts as immediate resistance. Technical momentum remains weak, with both MACD and ADX indicating a Sell set-up. The RSI is measured at 35.7, while Stoch RSI and CCI are both oversold. Bull/Bear Power points to intraday seller control, and the Awesome Oscillator confirms the prevailing downward trend.

High probability of downside amid narrow range and weak reversal signs

Over the next trading day, USD/NOK is likely to consolidate between kr9.5778 and kr9.674, based on typical volatility. The probability of a downward move is very high, while an upward reversal is considered much less likely. Price action may remain rangebound unless the lower support is breached, in which case further weakness could emerge. A bullish scenario would require a clear break above immediate resistance to shift the near-term outlook.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, believes that recent softer inflation in Norway undercuts further monetary support for the Krone in the near term. With USD/NOK trading below key technical levels and technical momentum remaining weak, he sees little prospect for a quick reversal. Macro sentiment has turned more cautious as the market digests reduced expectations for additional Norges Bank tightening. "If resistance at kr9.6532 holds, I expect USD/NOK to stay offered and potential further downside to emerge if the lower band breaks."

Earlier, analysts noted that downside risks for USD/NOK persisted amid technical weakness and mixed momentum signals despite some underlying support. The latest soft Norwegian inflation data further weakens the krone's outlook, making the risk of a breakdown below near-term support and deeper downside a key scenario to monitor in the sessions ahead.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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