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AUDUSD defends 100-DMA breakout with eyes on RBAAUDUSD holds onto Friday’s recovery moves from a three-week-old support line around the 100-DMA as Aussie traders brace for the RBA monetary policy meeting. Although Australia’s central bank has been dovish of late, any hints of a tighter monetary policy for the future may allow the AUDUSD prices to extend the latest run-up beyond the 100-DMA level of 0.7240. Even so, a downward sloping trend line from January 12 near 0.7280 and February’s high surrounding 0.7285 will act as extra hurdles to the north. Should the quote remain firmer above 0.7285, bulls will be confident in crossing the January month’s high near 0.7315. Alternatively, RBA’s downbeat comments and fears of softer wage growth could weigh on AUDUSD prices, which in turn highlight the short-term support line, around 0.7140 by the press time. It should be noted, however, that a clear downside break of 0.7140 will make the quote vulnerable to drop towards February’s bottom close to 0.7050. In a case where AUDUSD bears keep reins past 0.7050, the year 2021 low near 0.6990 and the bottom marked in January around 0.6965 will be in focus. Overall, the AUDUSD rebound approaches the key hurdles ahead of impending downbeat catalysts.
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AUDUSD bulls eye short-term hurdle amid RBA playsAUDUSD bulls stay hopeful as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) ends QE, despite posting initial losses due to rejection of the immediate rate hike concerns. The upside momentum ignores recently cautious RBA Governor Philip Lowe’s comments while staying above a three-week-old descending resistance line, near 0.7115. That said, the 50-DMA level around 0.7170 acts as an immediate barrier for the pair to cross before directing the bulls towards the last home of bears, namely the 100-DMA level close to 0.7260. Alternatively, pullback moves may initially aim for the 0.7000 threshold ahead of highlighting the lows marked in December 2021 and January 2022, respectively around 0.6990 and 0.6965. In a case where the AUDUSD bears keep reins past 0.6965, the 61.8% Fibonacci Expansion (FE) of mid-June 2021 to January 2022 moves, surrounding 0.6920, should gain the market’s attention. Overall, AUDUSD bulls are up for consolidating the early 2022 losses on hawkish RBA. However, the upside momentum needs caution as the US NFP is yet to play its role.
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AUD/USD AnalysisThe AUD/USD has resumed its decline in Asia, despite surprised by the sharp rise in inflation data. “Underlying inflation accelerated to 1% quarter-on-quarter and 2.6% year-on-year in the fourth quarter. Quarterly trimmed inflation was at its highest level since the third quarter of 2008, with annual figures For the first time since mid-2014, we are above the center of the Reserve Bank of Australia's target range, ". "RBA will almost certainly need to adjust forward guidance to admit that rate hikes are possible this year. RBAs are likely to want wage growth to accelerate significantly. Therefore, it seems that the main argument is not to shift to a rate hike in 2022. However, it is possible to prove this faster than expected. " The AUD / USD has returned to the well-known conflict level around 0.7160, which has played both support and resistance roles since last September. Beyond this area, the 100-day simple moving average (SMA), which is the level at which the bulls struggled earlier this month, will be tested. Alternatively, 23.6% Fibonacci retracement seems likely to be the level of support after the daytime descent could not break Fibonacci.
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AUDUSD drops back to key support on RBA’s YCC pauseAUDUSD slumps 60 pips on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) end to the Yield Curve Control (YCC) measures. In doing so, the Aussie pair extends pullback from the 200-DMA, challenging a two-month-old broad horizontal support area between 0.7475 and 0.7450. Given the downward sloping RSI and hawkish hopes from the Fed, the quote may conquer the 0.7450 support to signal further declines targeting the late October’s swing low around 0.7380. In a case where the bearish impulse remains intact below 0.7380, September 24 bottom surrounding 0.7315 will be in the spotlight. On the contrary, September’s peak near 0.7480 guards immediate recovery ahead of the 10-DMA level surrounding the 0.7500 round figure. In a case where AUDUSD bulls keep reins past 0.7500, the 200-DMA and the latest peak close to 0.7555 should gain the market’s attention. Overall, AUDUSD bears need validation from the Fed to extend the RBA-led downside momentum.
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AUDUSD drops back below 20-DMA on RBA dayAlthough the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) matched wide forecasts of inaction on early Tuesday, the Aussie central bank’s concerns over economic growth, due to the pandemic-led local lockdowns, weigh on the AUD/USD prices. Also challenging the quote buyers are the headlines from China and concerning the US stimulus, as well as debt ceiling extension. That said, the pullback from 20-DMA offers a selling opportunity with the 0.7220 acting as an immediate target ahead of six-week-old horizontal support near 0.7165-55. However, any further downside will be challenged by RSI conditions, which if ignored could refresh the yearly bottom that currency stands near the 0.7100 mark. Meanwhile, an upside clearance of 20-DMA level of 0.7281 isn’t a green pass for the bull’s entry as a horizontal line from late July adds to the upside filters around 0.7320. It should be noted, however, that a clear run-up beyond 0.7320 enables the buyers to aim for a 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level near 0.7410 before highlighting the September month’s peak around 0.7480. Overall, AUD/USD remains in the bearish trajectory unless crossing the 0.7480 hurdle.
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AUDUSD bears attack 0.7400 key support despite RBA taperingEarly Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) surprises markets by announcing details of weekly bond purchase tapering. The traders were earlier hoping for a delay in the tapering plans and hence the AUDUSD jumped around 30 pips just after the RBA news. However, downbeat comments concerning the Aussie GDP and cautious economic view recall the pair sellers, directing them towards 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of July–August downside, near 0.7410. Also acting the crucial support is an upward sloping trend line from August 20, near the 0.7400 round figure. Given the RSI pullback from overbought territory, AUDUSD may witness further declines and hence the stated support line gains major attention. Alternatively, a descending resistance line from July 13, near 0.7480, guards the quote’s short-term upside. In a case where the AUDUSD bulls look to retake controls beyond 0.7480, they need validation from the 0.7500 threshold, a break of which will propel the run-up towards July month’s high near 0.7600. Overall, RBA’s cautious optimism needs back-up from the weaker US dollar and improvement in the covid conditions to keep the AUDUSD buyers hopeful.
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AUD dips as Australian GDP slowsThe Australian dollar has reversed directions and is in negative territory on Wednesday. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.7724, down 0.36% on the day. Australia's economy rose 1.8% (QoQ) in the first quarter of the year, down from 3.2% in Q4. This was above the consensus of 1.5%. The level of economic activity currently is 0.8% above the fourth quarter 2019 pre-pandemic level, as the recovery continues to deepen. On an annual basis, GDP climbed 1.1%, rebounding from the -1.0% read in Q4. The solid growth in Q1 reflects the continuing easing of health restrictions and the recovery in the employment market. Still, the positive numbers failed to impress investors, as the Australian dollar is down considerably in Thursday trade. The market will get another snapshot of the strength of the economy on Thursday, with the release of Retail Sales (1:30 GMT). In March, Retail Sales climbed 1.1%, and an identical gain is projected for April. As well, the country's trade balance is expected to widen to AUD7.90 billion, up from AUD5.57 billion. The RBA did not make any waves at its monthly policy meeting on Wednesday, as the bank maintained its policy settings. There is some unfinished business on the plate of RBA policymakers, as the bank will decide in July whether to implement further QE. The RBA statement did not provide any clues as to what the RBA is planning to do come July. The statement noted that “despite the strong recovery in the economy and jobs, inflation and wage pressures are subdued" and added a typical message that the bank is "committed to maintaining highly supportive monetary conditions". Any hints from the RBA about QE could have a significant effect on the movement of the Australian dollar. On the upside, 0.7727 is under pressure. Above, there is resistance at 0.7777. There are support levels at 0.7658 and 0.7608
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AUDUSD eases from key hurdle after RBA, US PMI eyedAUDUSD bulls step back from a convergence of a three-week-old resistance line and 100-SMA following RBA’s hints to July action. The Aussie pair drops to 0.7735 before the European session amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US ISM Manufacturing PMI for May, expected to remain unchanged near 60.7 level. In addition to the 0.7760-65 resistance confluence, a six-week-old horizontal resistance near 0.7815-20 becomes the key hurdle that holds the gate for AUDUSD bulls. Meanwhile, the latest pullback eyes the 0.7700 round-figure before highlighting a two-month-long support region near 0.7670. Though, the pair’s weakness past 0.7670 will make it vulnerable to drop towards 0.7585 and April lows near 0.7540. Overall, AUDUSD consolidates April-May gains between 0.7670 and 0.7820 area.
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China tensions weigh on Aussie, NFP loomsThe Australian dollar is slightly higher in Thursday trade. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.7756, up 0.12% on the day. On the fundamental front, the RBA releases its quarterly policy statement on Friday (1:00 GMT). Relations between China and Australia continue to spiral downwards. China has engaged in a trade war against Australia, which included tariffs on Australian wine exports in November. Last month, the Australian government made the unusual move of cancelling an infrastructure agreement between China and the State of Victoria, which was connected to China's Belt and Road initiative. Predictably, the move was harshly criticised by the Chinese government. The latest salvo was fired earlier on Thursday, as China said it was indefinitely suspending the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue. The dialogue has been frozen since 2017, so the move appears to be largely symbolic. The huge trading relationship between the countries will likely not be affected, such as Australian exports of iron ore to China. Still, the announcement of the suspension of the dialogue was enough to send the Australian dollar briefly lower. If there are further negative political developments between the two countries, the Aussie could face a bumpy road. All eyes will be on US nonfarm payrolls for April, which will be released on Friday (12:30 GMT). The ADP Employment Report is not considered a reliable gauge for the official NFP, but investors couldn't help notice that the ADP reading jumped to 742 thousand, up from 514 thousand. Nonfarm payrolls climbed to 916 thousand in March and with a forecast of 990 thousand, a reading above the symbolic one-million mark is certainly within reach. If nonfarm payrolls outperforms, risk sentiment would improve, which would be bearish for risk commodities like the Australian dollar.
by OANDA
Australian dollar dips as inflation missesThe Australian dollar is down slightly in the Wednesday session. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.7747, down 0.27% on the day. Australian CPI posted a gain of 0.6% in the first quarter of the year, down from 0.9% in Q4 of 2020. The read was certainly respectable, but underperformed, as the estimate stood at 0.9%. Trimmed CPI, which excludes the most volatile items, dropped from 0.4% to 0.3% and missed the forecast of 0.5%. The weak readings have sent the Australian dollar lower. The lower than expected inflation numbers will lessen any pressure that was on the RBA to tighten policy due to stronger economic conditions. Australia has extricated itself in admirable fashion from the downturn due to Covid, although the vaccine rollout has been sluggish. The RBA has been cautious and says that it does not expect GDP or employment to reach pre-pandemic levels until later in the year. Once the economy reaches that level, there is a good chance that the RBA could tighten policy, such as easing QE, as we saw with the Bank of Canada earlier this month. What can we expect from the FOMC meeting later today (18:00 GMT)? Expectations for a dramatic announcement are low, as the Fed does not appear in any hurry to tighten policy, even with a rapidly improving US economy. The market seems to have bought into the Fed's message that even though inflationary pressures are growing, QE will not be reduced for a while yet. In follow-up comments to today's meeting, Fed Chair Powell is likely to wax positive about the economy but simultaneously state that the economy is still in recovery mood and needs the Fed to keep its foot on the pedal. Unless the Fed surprises with a more hawkish rate statement than expected, it should be "business as usual" after the meeting, which means that the US dollar could find itself under pressure from the major currencies. On the upside, 0.7813 has some breathing room in resistance as AUD has lost ground. Above, there is resistance at 0.7887. On the downside, there are support levels at 0.7688 and 0.7627
by OANDA
Australian dollar dips, CPI nextThe Australian dollar has reversed directions on Tuesday and recorded slight gains. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.7781, down 0.22% on the day. Australian CPI showed a strong gain of 0.9% in the fourth quarter, and an identical gain is projected for the first quarter of the year. The economy is performing well, boosted by stronger demand for Australian commodities and ultra-low interest rates. Unemployment has been falling, undeterred by the end of the JobKeeper employment programme at the end of March. Not surprisingly, inflation is also showing strength, reflective of the positive economic conditions. Consumers are again spending, as Retail Sales rebounded in March with a gain of 1.4%, after a decline of 0.8% beforehand. This beat the forecast of 1.0%. The economy continues to grow after being reopened, and consumer spending is expected to be a key driver in the economic recovery. The RBA is projecting that GDP and employment will reach pre-pandemic levels later in 2021, which is 6-12 months faster than the central bank had expected. In addition to stronger domestic demand, Australia stands to benefit from a more robust global economy, which will translate into stronger demand for Australian exports. This bodes well for the Australian dollar, which has a tight correlation with commodity prices. Despite the rosy economic picture, the RBA remains cautious and has not given any indication that it plans to raise interest rates or even taper its QE programme. At its last meeting, the bank noted that inflation remains low and below the central bank's target, which is between 2-3 per cent. The bank added that although the employment picture has improved, unemployment still remains too high for its liking. AUD/USD is putting strong resistance at 0.7813. Above, there is resistance at 0.7887. On the downside, there is support at 0.7688, followed by support at 0.7627
by OANDA
AUDUSD stays depressed inside three-week-old falling channelDespite no change in RBA’s interest rate announcement, AUDUSD remains depressed below a short-term bearish chart formation. The reason could be traced from the RBA statement suggesting the downward pressure on the inflation target, which in turn pushed the Aussie central bank to extend the Quantitative Easing (QE) beyond the current expiry of April by the same $100 billion bundle. That said, AUDUSD bears are currently targeting the support line of the stated channel, near 0.7575. However, any further downside is less likely amid market optimism. It should, however, be noted that a sustained weakness past-0.7575 will direct the quote towards late-December bottom surrounding 0.7460. Meanwhile, a confluence of one-week-old falling resistance line and 200-SMA, around 0.7675, offers a tough nut to crack for the AUDUSD bulls. Also acting as the key upside barrier is the upper line of the aforementioned channel, at .7735 now. In a case where the market’s upbeat sentiment propels the quote beyond 0.7735, January’s multi-month top above 0.7800 will be refreshed.
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