The NZD/USD pair maintained their winning trend that commenced on Wednesday, fluctuating in the positive vicinity of 0.6030 throughout Tuesday's early Asian trading session. Amidst the ongoing downward trajectory of the US Dollar (USD), the pair is encountering upward support.

Notwithstanding the strong US Nonfarm Payrolls data that was disclosed on Friday, there was no substantial appreciation of the US Dollar (USD), as US Treasury yields declined on Monday. As of press time, the 10-year US Treasury bond yield is recorded at 4.64%.

Furthermore, the overnight statements released by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials incited investors to reduce the likelihood of further interest rate increases, which in turn led to an additional decline in yields on US bonds. As a result, this advancement is regarded as undermining the value of the US dollar and bolstering the NZD/USD pair.

For the fifth consecutive day, the US Dollar Index (DXY) extends its losses, closing at approximately 106.00 at the time of writing.

A positive development in the capital markets is indicative of the fact that the conflict between Hamas and Israel has been resolutionless. Consequently, this undermines the USD's appeal as a secure haven and provides further assistance to the NZD/USD pair.

It is probable that investors will closely observe the minutes of the FOMC meeting that are slated for 03/03. There is considerable anticipation regarding the potential influence of this release on expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's subsequent policy move, which may have an effect on the demand for the Greenback. This occurrence possesses the capacity to function as a novel catalyst, providing guidance for the Kiwi duo.

Conversely, during its monetary policy meeting on Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) decided to uphold the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5%, a decision that was consistent with expectations that were widely shared.

As emphasised in the RBNZ statement, the central bank acknowledged that interest rates may need to be maintained at a restrictive level for an extended period. It is probable that this position exerted an influence on the performance of the New Zealand duo.

Wednesday will see Visitor Arrivals, Thursday will see the release of final Food Price Index figures, and Friday is the day of Business NZ's Purchasing Manager Index (PMI). The economic calendar for the New Zealander is relatively mild this week.

Traders will pay close attention to the US Core Producer Price Index (PPI) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, due to the significance of these events in evaluating inflationary patterns and economic circumstances in the United States.

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