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FxWirePro: AUD/USD paused upside, Aussie dented as China industrial profits drop for 1st time in 3 years

AUD/USD chart on Trading View used for analysis

  • AUD/USD pauses upside and retreats below 5-DMA, as Aussie depressed by downbeat China data.
     
  • Data released earlier today showed China's industrial profits dropped for the 1st time in 3 years.
     
  • China’s industrial profits for December fell to -1.8% y/y versus 3.6% previous.
     
  • Downbeat data reflects the slowing growth in sales and producer prices as well as rising costs.
     
  • AUD/USD edges lower from session highs at 0.7077, currently trades at 0.7058, bias neutral.
     
  • Major trend bearish. Next major support lies at 0.7021 (Oct 26 low)

Support levels - 0.7021 (Oct 26 low), 0.70

Resistance levels - 0.7063 (5-DMA), 0.71

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