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AUSSIE: The antipodean opened in Asia toward the upper side of the narrow

$0.7641 to $0.7678 range witnessed yesterday, where firmer base-metal prices

were seen to underpin the Aussie. RBA minutes from their December meeting

provides the event risk to the session, however, traders don't expect them to

reveal too much that is new. Key technical resistance lies at $0.7694/95

(200-dma, Nov10-Dec15 highs), it's also worth mention a sizeable option expiry

for Dec 22 at $0.7700 (A$2.72bn), that may help to contain the near-term range.

On the downside, hourly low at $0.7641 provides initial support. Aussie is

currently changing hands at $0.7665.