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Forex•3 April 2026•

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USD/CHF Tests Key Resistance as AUD/NZD Gains on Policy Divergence

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Key Facts

1USD/CHF reached the key 0.80 resistance level and the 200-day EMA driven by spiking US rates.

2A 0% Swiss franc yield makes the US Dollar attractive for carry trades against the Swissy.

3AUD/NZD continues to rise due to the divergence between RBA rate hikes and expected RBNZ cuts.

2 months ago

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What changed: The story was updated to include the impact of the Good Friday holiday on market liquidity and the introduction of Middle East geopolitical risks as a secondary driver for the USD.

The US Dollar continues to test critical resistance against the Swiss Franc at 0.80 and its 200-day EMA, supported by high interest rates and carry trade demand. Meanwhile, the AUD/NZD pair maintains its bullish trajectory due to the policy divergence between a hawkish RBA and a dovish RBNZ. However, market liquidity for the greenback is expected to thin significantly due to the Good Friday holiday, impacting forecasts for major pairs like EUR/USD, USD/CAD, and GBP/USD. Adding to the complexity, escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East are providing a safe-haven bid for the USD, expanding its drivers beyond interest rate differentials. These factors combined create a volatile environment for currency traders navigating the intersection of fundamental data, seasonal liquidity shifts, and global tensions.