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AUD/USD Nears YtD Highs As Gold Extends Rally

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AUD seems to like the yellow metal's surge and the greenback's retreat, as
it takes the lead in G10 FX space. AUD/USD trades +20 pips at $0.7169, off
an earlier session high of $0.7177. The key resistance from Jul 22 high of
$0.7182 is in sight and bulls need a break here to bring Apr 18, 2019 high
of $0.7199 into play.

  • The Aussie has looked past local data releases, which continued to show the
    effects of Covid-19 resurgence. Total payroll jobs decreased by 1.1%
    between mid-Jun and mid-Jul, per the ABS. Elsewhere, ANZ Roy Morgan Weekly
    Consumer Confidence Index ticked lower still.

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