The Australian Dollar’s sharp rally against the US Dollar has lost momentum after failing to hold above key resistance levels, according to UOB currency strategist Quek Ser Leang. The pair surged to 0.6943 but quickly retreated, suggesting the move lacked sufficient buying conviction to establish a new directional trend.
UOB now expects AUD/USD to enter a consolidation phase, trading within a tight fifty-pip range between 0.6895 and 0.6945 in the near term. This sideways movement indicates neither bulls nor bears have clear control of the pair as traders await fresh catalysts for direction.
The outlook affects forex traders positioning in Antipodean currencies and those using AUD exposures for portfolio hedging or commodity-linked strategies. The technical setup suggests limited profit potential from directional plays until the pair breaks decisively outside this range.
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Traders should consider range-bound strategies for AUD/USD and wait for a confirmed breakout above 0.6945 or below 0.6895 before committing to new directional positions.
Source: FXStreet