The stops in the NZD/USD above 0.6600 are finally hit

AUD dragged up with it, taking out a few above 0.7250, but it's the kiwi that's playing the starring role. Both had good overnight sessions despite continuing plunging metal prices (for the AUD)

Data for Australia has been strong this morning - tomorrows GDP is going to be much better than was being forecast last last week and early this week ... better building approvals but more notably better export data