**Australian Dollar Price Action: AUD/USD, AUD/NZD, and AUD/JPY Analysis**
*Original insights by James Stanley, adapted and expanded upon for in-depth coverage.*
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is well-known in forex markets for its sensitivity to risk sentiment, global economic data, and domestic developments in Australia. As financial markets continue to navigate shifting monetary policies, inflation developments, and growth forecasts, the Australian Dollar frequently finds itself at key technical junctures against major counterparts. Here’s an extensive analysis of the current price action in AUD/USD, AUD/NZD, and AUD/JPY, along with key drivers, technical levels, and what traders might expect next.
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## Overview: Where Does the Australian Dollar Stand?
The AUD, often viewed as a commodity-linked and high-beta currency, has traded through a wide range recently, influenced by:
– Australia’s monetary policy, determined by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
– Economic strength of its primary trading partners, notably China
– Global risk appetite, with flows frequently entering or exiting AUD positions as global sentiment shifts
– Global commodity price swings, especially iron ore, coal, and LNG, which are important exports for Australia
Recently, the Australian Dollar has found itself at technical inflection points across several pairs. Let’s break down what’s happening on the most-watched AUD crosses.
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## AUD/USD: Testing the Range
AUD/USD is one of the most liquid and important forex pairs, often regarded as a proxy for global risk sentiment and Chinese economic conditions. In recent sessions, AUD/USD has:
– Traded within a defined range, with support around 0.6570 and resistance near the 0.6700 psychological barrier
– Reacted strongly to US Federal Reserve rate expectations, as traders recalibrate the timing and magnitude of possible US rate cuts
– Tracked closely to commodity prices, especially when headlines from China suggest changes in demand for Australian raw materials
### Technical Analysis
A look at the daily chart for AUD/USD reveals multiple key price levels:
– **Major support**: 0.6570. This has held several times over recent months, providing a strong floor against further declines, and is frequently tested on risk-off days.
– **First resistance zone**: 0.6670-0.6700. Sellers have been active in this area, and price briefly breached this level several times in March and April 2024 before being pushed lower.
– **Intermediate levels**: 0.6600 (minor psychological pivot) and 0.6620-0.6635 (short-term swing highs and lows).
From a price action perspective:
– The pair has formed a series of higher lows since April 2024, suggesting mild bullish momentum.
– However, the inability to breach and close above 0.6700 sets the stage for range trading, with sellers expected to remain in control unless a clear breakout occurs.
– A break below 0.6570
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