AUD/USD Price Analysis: Bears are moving in and eye a run to 0.72 the figure
- AUD/USD on the way to the 0.72 figure according to the daily chart analysis.
- Bears will note the confluence of the 38.2% and 61.8% Fibonacci levels.
As per the prior day's analysis, AUD/USD Price Analysis: Bears eye the daily chart's W-formation near 0.7235, the price is under pressure and the bears are on the verge of a break of key support.
The price action since the prior analysis has moved in on the old resistance and a break there opens risk to the 38.2% Fibonacci and the neckline of the W-formation near 0.7250:
Below there, it can be argued that there is another W-formation, depending on the broker and close of the candle. However, it is a compelling level nonetheless as it meets the 0.72 figure and a confluence of the 61.8% Fibonacci level as follows:
Of course, this all depends on the direction of the greenback. Currently, it is on the back foot, but there are prospects of a correction and that could be enough to set off the Aussie bears:
The DXY index, that measures the US dollar vs the basket of major currencies, including the Aussie, could be on the verge of a run to the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement. This could trigger a significant correction in AUD/USD.
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Ross J Burland
FXStreet
Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.
