|

AUD/USD: Is set to test support at 0.6710 – UOB Group

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is likely to trade in a sideways range of 0.6710/0.6750. Upward momentum has faded; downward momentum has increased slightly, but AUD is unlikely to break 0.6680, UOB Group FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note.

Rangebound within 0.6710/0.6750 for now

24-HOUR VIEW: “Yesterday, we expected AUD to drop further to 0.6705. Our expectation did not materialise, as it dropped to 0.6722, closing at 0.6729 (- 0.07%). In Asian trade today, AUD dropped briefly to 0.6715 before rebounding. The price movements did not result in any increase in momentum, and AUD is unlikely to weaken much further. Today, we expect it to trade sideways between 0.6710 and 0.6750.”

1-3 WEEKS VIEW: “Our update from yesterday (17 Jul, spot at 0.6730) is still valid. As highlighted, not only has the recent upward momentum faded, but downward momentum has also increased slightly. AUD is likely to trade with a downward bias, but at this time, it does not appear to have enough momentum to break the major support at 0.6680. On the upside, a breach of 0.6775 (no change in ‘strong resistance’ level from yesterday) would indicate that the current modest downward momentum has eased.”

Author

FXStreet Insights Team

The FXStreet Insights Team is a group of journalists that handpicks selected market observations published by renowned experts. The content includes notes by commercial as well as additional insights by internal and external analysts.

More from FXStreet Insights Team
Share:

Markets move fast. We move first.

Orange Juice Newsletter brings you expert driven insights - not headlines. Every day on your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to our Terms and conditions.

Editor's Picks

EUR/USD trims gains, nears 1.1700

The EUR/USD pair eases in the American afternoon and approaches the 1.1700 mark. The pair surged earlier in the day after the ECB left interest rates unchanged and upwardly revised inflation and growth figures. The US CPI rose 2.7% YoY in November, nearing Fed’s goal.

GBP/USD returns to 1.3370 after BoE, US CPI

The GBP/USD pair jumped towards the 1.3440 early in the day, following the BoE decision to cut rates, and US CPI data, which was much softer than anticipated. The US Dollar, however, managed to regain the ground lost during US trading hours.

Gold extends its consolidative phase around $4,330

The bright metal cannot attract speculative interest on Thursday, despite central banks announcements and the United States latest inflation update. XAU/USD is stuck around $4,330, confined to a tight intraday range.

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum hold steady while XRP slides amid mixed ETF flows

Bitcoin eyes short-term breakout above $87,000, underpinned by a significant increase in ETF inflows. Ethereum defends support around $2,800 as mild ETF outflows suppress its recovery. XRP holds above at $1.82 amid bearish technical signals and persistent inflows into ETFs.

Bank of England cuts rates in heavily divided decision

The Bank of England has cut rates to 3.75%, but the decision was more hawkish than expected, leaving market rates higher and sterling slightly stronger. It's a close call whether the Bank cuts again in February or March.

Ripple holds $1.82 support as low retail demand weighs on the token

Ripple (XRP) is trading between a key support at $1.82 and resistance at $2.00 at the time of writing on Thursday, reflecting the lethargic sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market.