The Australian dollar slipped to near 0.7160 against the US dollar in early Asian trading Monday, pressured by hawkish signals from Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh indicating potential rate hikes ahead. The currency pair lost momentum as dollar strength intensified on expectations of tighter US monetary policy. Australian traders and forex participants are bracing for additional volatility with China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index data expected imminently, which typically carries significant implications for Australia’s export-dependent economy. The weakening comes at a critical juncture as market participants reassess rate differential expectations between the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Federal Reserve. Currency traders focused on AUD pairs should monitor both Fed commentary and Chinese economic indicators closely, as these dual factors are creating downward pressure on the Aussie dollar. The move toward 0.7150 represents a notable technical level that could accelerate selling if breached.
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Watch for China PMI releases and position accordingly in AUD pairs, as weak Chinese manufacturing data could compound selling pressure beyond the 0.7150 support level.
Source: FXStreet