AUD/USD refreshes 12-week top with 0.7400 on optimist’s radar

AUD/USD rises to the fresh high since September 02, currently easing to 0.7367, amid Wednesday’s Asian session. In doing so, the aussie pair marks 0.10% intraday gains while taking rounds to the multi-day top of 0.7374.

That said, AUD/USD bulls recently ignored downbeat housing data from Australia. The Constriction Work Done for the third quarter (Q3) dropped below -2.0% forecast and -0.7% previous readouts to -2.3% QoQ.

The reason could be traced from the global market’s optimism concerning the US economy as President-elect Joe Biden has recently been allowed to receive the President’s Daily Brief, the collection of classified intelligence reports prepared for the national leader. Following the announcement, the Democratic Party member showed readiness to unite America while also showing concerns for the Northern Ireland border.

Not only Biden’s readiness to help the US overcome the coronavirus (COVID-19), most likely via further stimulus, but expectations of sound policy moves by ex-Fed Chair Janet Yellen also favor the AUD/USD buyers. Additionally, downbeat US data and global rush towards the risk offered extra strength to the upside momentum.

While portraying the upbeat mood, S&P 500 Futures challenge a two-week high after its Wall Street counterpart offered the highest daily closing on record.

Moving on, a lack of major data can keep the traders directed towards the risk headlines ahead of the preliminary reading US Q3 GDP. It’s worth mentioning that strong GDP figures from the US than 33.1% forecast can trigger fresh pullback moves.

Technical analysis

A sustained break of the mid-September top near 0.7345 keeps AUD/USD buyers hopeful towards breaking the 0.7400 round-figure and aim for the yearly high near 0.7415. Meanwhile, 10-day EMA, currently near 0.7285, offers an additional downside filter.