*Consolidation between 1.0495-1.0530 sets in after Europe close.
*China Mfg PMI due this evening could cause some short term fireworks.
*Better than f/c PMI could see 1.0550/60 easily cleared.
*AUD ignores bearish signals from metals, continued focus on rates.
*Recent yield gains sustained adding to Aussie's allure.





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