May 27, 2024 02:55 GMT
A$ Range Trading, Finds Support From Stronger Equities
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AUDUSD has been trading in a narrow range during today’s APAC session and is currently up 0.1% to 0.6634 after an intraday high of 0.6639. Aussie has been supported by generally higher regional equities and the lower CNY fix. The USD index is down 0.1%.
- AUDJPY is down 0.1% to 103.98 after a low of 103.86. AUDNZD is moderately lower at 1.0824. AUDEUR is slightly higher at 0.6114 and AUDGBP at 0.5207.
- Equities are mixed with the ASX up 0.7%, CSI 300 +0.2% but Hang Seng down 0.2%. The S&P e-mini is down 0.1%. Oil prices are moderately higher with WTI up 0.3% to $77.92/bbl. Copper is up 0.2% and iron ore is around $119-120/t.
- The US and UK are closed today for holidays. ECB’s Lane speaks and German Ifo survey for May prints. Australian April retail sales are released tomorrow.
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