AUD/USD last deals at $0.7134, 10 pips.......>

AUSSIE: AUD/USD last deals at $0.7134, 10 pips higher on the day. The pair round

tripped from its session low of $0.7116 around the Australian equity open, which

saw S&P/ASX200 advance. After the Tokyo fix, the rate faded again, touching

reaction low of $0.7117 upon the release of the RBA's semi-annual Financial

Stability Review. However, this was followed by a prompt recovery and the pair

managed to climb into positive territory.

- The RBA's publication said that the Bank considers Australian financial system

to be "resilient," but at the same time pointed to "growing downside risks" and

noted falling Sydney property prices. For key takeaways from the release see MNI

Main Wire at 02:46 BST 04/12.

- Bulls need to clear the 100-DMA at $0.7139 before challenging yesterday's high

of $0.7172. Conversely, bears look for slide through the 50-DMA & 21-DMA, which

coincide at $0.7109.

- Australian focus next week turns to domestic labour mkt data, due Thursday. On

Tuesday, the RBA will release its latest MonPol meeting minutes.