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AUD/USD charted a Doji candlestick Monday, as the rate failed to cling onto its initial gains. Although it printed a fresh two-week high in early trade, the initial rally proved unsustainable. Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell added pressure to the pair.

  • When this is being typed, AUD/USD trades at $0.7394, down 6 pips on the day. Bears keep an eye on $0.7165, which limited loses on Mar 15. Bulls look to a rally above Mar 7 high of $0.7441, followed by Nov 2, 2021 high of $0.7532.
  • ANZ Roy Morgan Weekly Consumer Confidence Index plunged to 91.2 in the week through Mar 20, the lowest level since September 2020, as rising petrol prices fuelled inflation expectations.
  • On the data front, focus moves to preliminary S&P Global PMI figures, due for release this Thursday. In the meantime, RBA Gov Lowe will deliver a speech later today.

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