*** The AUD largely ignored the latest.......>

AUSSIE: *** The AUD largely ignored the latest economic releases as Q4 company

op. profit & inventories, alongside Jan building approvals were shrugged off by

traders.

- AUDUSD last trades around 0.7670, while the AUNZD cross sits at 1.0735 & the

AUDJPY trades at 82.00.

- AUDUSD bulls look for a close above $0.7819 to confirm breaks of 100 &

200-DMAs to ease bearish pressure and above $0.7910 to target $0.7989. Bears now

look for a close below $0.7694 to add weight to their case.

- AUDNZD topside failure ahead of the 55-WMA and key DMAs (1.0831-1.0879)

resulted in an aggressive sell-off and immediate focus back on 2018 lows at

1.0650. Bulls now need a close above NZ$1.0747 to gain breathing room and above

the 55-DMA to hint at a move targeting NZ$1.1072-1.1139.

- AUDJPY bears remain focused on the 2017 low of 81.47, while AUDJPY bulls need

a close above 83.26. O/S daily studies remain the key concern for bears.

- Tomorrow's RBA decision is being viewed as a non-event, with more focus on a

speech from RBA Gov. Lowe on Wednesday & Australian GDP data on Thursday.