FxWirePro: Surging copper prices support Aussie, stay long AUD/USD above 0.7156 (4H 200 SMA)

AUD/USD chart on Trading View used for analysis

• AUD/USD is trading at 0.7147, up 0.31% on the day at 0530 GMT.
   
• The Aussie is tracking copper prices higher. Surge in the commodity complex along with rising equities which suggest increased risk-on keep antipodeans supported.
   
• Copper, one of Australia's top exports, has jumped to the highest since July on US-China trade optimism.
   
• The major is struggling at 4H 200-SMA at 0.7156, breakout above could see further upside.
   
• Major trend in the pair is bearish. 110-EMA offers major resistance at 0.7191. Breakout above 200-DMA (0.7264) required for upside continuation.
   
• For a trading perspective, we would recommend staying long above 4H 200-SMA, SL: 0.7130, TP: 0.7195.

Support Levels - 0.7138 (converged 21-EMA and 4H 5-SMA), 0.71, 0.7069 (Feb 21 low)

Resistance levels - 0.7156 (4H 200-SMA), 0.7195 (nearly converged trendline and 110-EMA)

Recommendation: Stay long above 4H 200-SMA, SL: 0.7130, TP: 0.7195.

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