Multiple New Zealand Dollar crosses look set for explosive moves out of flag formations. These are the technical setups that matter for EUR/NZD, NZD/CAD, NZD/JPY.

Strong U.S. retail sales data bolsters confidence in the economic recovery and increases appetite for risk assets, pushing the S&P 500 closer to its record high.

Rates markets continue to get more aggressive with respect to the Fed’s taper and hike cycle – which is good news for the US Dollar.

A plethora of negative developments in recent days has been plaguing the Euro.

NZD/USD may continue to give back the advance from the October low (0.6877) as it trades back below the 50-Day SMA, with the indicator starting to reflect a negative slope.

Traders remain very confident about the outlook for markets, with many stock indexes at or near all-time highs, yet the USD is climbing too.

US Dollar upside persists following another round of firm retail sales.

The Japanese Yen looks primed to breakout out of the unfolding bull flag pattern while weak GDP and upcoming inflation could see further weakness. A hawkish Fed may also add further bullish impetus…