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FxWirePro: AUD/CAD struggles at 1.00 handle, close above to see further upside

AUD/CAD is trading in a narrow range in the Asian session today, bias higher. The pair hit 1.00 handle on Friday, but was unable to extend gains, closed at 0.9976. Momentum studies are bullish, RSI is biased higher. We s…

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FxWirePro: AUD/CAD struggles at 1.00 handle, close above to see further upside
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  • AUD/CAD is trading in a narrow range in the Asian session today, bias higher.
     
  • The pair hit 1.00 handle on Friday, but was unable to extend gains, closed at 0.9976.
     
  • Momentum studies are bullish, RSI is biased higher. We see scope for further upside.
     
  • Price action has shown breakout above channel top at 0.9855 and is extending 200-DMA breakout.
     
  • Technical indicators on weekly charts are also bullish, breakout at 1.00 handle to see further gains.
     
  • On the flipside, 200-DMA currently at 0.9905 is strong support, bullish invalidation likely on retrace below.

Support levels - 0.9962 (50% Fib retracement of 1.0345 to 0.9579 fall), 0.9937 (5-DMA), 0.9905 (200-DMA)

Resistance levels - 1.00, 1.0052 (61.8% Fib retracement of 1.0345 to 0.9579 fall), 1.0074 (Aug 8 high)

Call update: Our previous call (http://www.econotimes.com/FxWirePro-AUD-CAD-breaks-200-DMA-at-09906-good-to-go-long-on-close-above-1100926) has hit TP1.

Recommendation: Book partial profits at highs, watch out for close above 1.00 handle for further upside.

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly AUD Spot Index was at 36.7008 (Neutral), while Hourly CAD Spot Index was at -75.9665 (Bearish) at 0500 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.

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