September 02, 2024 22:25 GMT
AUDUSD Approaching Bull Trigger Again, Net Export Data Coming Up
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Aussie outperformed the G10 with slightly positive equity sentiment and slightly higher global bond yields in thin trading given the US holiday. AUDUSD rose 0.4% to 0.6791, close to the intraday high of 0.6795. The USD index was 0.1% higher.
- The bull cycle in AUDUSD remains intact and is approaching the bull trigger at 0.6799 again. A clear break of this level would strengthen the bullish theme. Initial resistance is at 0.6824, August 29 high, while support is at 0.6706, 20-day EMA.
- Aussie rose strongly against the yen with the pair up 0.8% to 99.74, close to the high of 99.87. AUDNZD broke above 1.09 briefly to reach a high of 1.0905. It is currently up 0.6% to 1.0893. AUDEUR is up 0.2% to 0.6133 after reaching 0.6138. AUDGBP is 0.2% higher at 0.5165.
- Equities were mixed with the S&P e-mini up 0.1% and Euro stoxx +0.3% but the FTSE down 0.2%. Oil prices picked up with Brent +0.5% to $77.28/bbl. Copper fell 0.4% and iron ore is $96-97/t.
- Today Q2 current account/net export contribution and government finance data print, which will feed into GDP estimates.
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