AUD/USD bears attack 0.7700 on RBA minutes

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Anil Panchal FXStreet

AUD/USD remains on the back foot, down 0.08% while refreshing intraday low to 0.7705, after the RBA minutes reiterate policymakers’ cautious mood during early Tuesday. In addition to the RBA board’s rejection of rate-hike and tapering concerns, downbeat market sentiment also weigh on the quote.

RBA minutes conveyed, “Board agreed it would be ‘premature to consider ceasing’ the bond-buying program,” during the latest release. The same joins the policymakers’ cautious optimism despite signaling the July meeting as the key.

Read: RBA Minutes: Policy would need to remain highly accommodative to reach full employment

Given the AUD/USD pair’s risk barometer status, the recent drag on the market’s mood ahead of tomorrow’s Fed meeting, not to forget today’s US Retail Sales, also weigh on the quote. In doing so, the AUD/USD prices ignore upbeat sentiment concerning a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK as well as improving virus conditions at home.

It’s worth noting that the Aussie traders’ return after an extended weekend seems to react to the latest catalysts from the Group of Seven (G7) meeting, which challenges China, also weigh on the AUD/USD of late.

Amid these plays, US 10-year Treasury yields snap two-day recovery while the S&P 500 Futures print mild gains by the press time.

While market fears ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting can weigh on the AUD/USD prices, US Retail Sales for May, up for publishing at 12:30 PM GMT today, could offer intermediate direction to the pair.

Read: US May Retail Sales Preview: Analyzing major pairs' reaction to previous releases

Technical analysis

AUD/USD seesaws between 0.7690 and 0.7730, comprising 100-day SMA and a seven-month-old support line, with gradually firming bearish bias. Hence, sellers aim for a clear downside break of 0.7690 trend line support to aim for another support line, near 0.7655. It should, however, be noted that an upside break of 100-day SMA, around 0.7730, should aim for the 0.7800 threshold.

Additional important levels

Overview
Today last price	0.7712
Today Daily Change	0.0000
Today Daily Change %	0.00%
Today daily open	0.7712

Trends
Daily SMA20	0.7738
Daily SMA50	0.7736
Daily SMA100	0.7727
Daily SMA200	0.7548

Levels
Previous Daily High	0.7727
Previous Daily Low	0.7692
Previous Weekly High	0.7794
Previous Weekly Low	0.7687
Previous Monthly High	0.7892
Previous Monthly Low	0.7674
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%	0.7714
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%	0.7706
Daily Pivot Point S1	0.7694
Daily Pivot Point S2	0.7676
Daily Pivot Point S3	0.7659
Daily Pivot Point R1	0.7728
Daily Pivot Point R2	0.7745
Daily Pivot Point R3	0.7763

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Anil Panchal

FXStreet

Anil Panchal has nearly 15 years of experience in tracking financial markets. With a keen interest in macroeconomics, Anil aptly tracks global news/updates and stays well-informed about the global financial moves and their implications.

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