FxWirePro: AUD/USD drops below 0.7400 after weak China PMI survey, more downside expected
Thursday, June 1, 2017 2:02 PM UTC
- The AUD/USD declined sharply on Thursday as Australian dollar was weighed down by lower oil prices and downbeat China's manufacturing data.
- The Aussie dropped around half a U.S. cent following disappointing economic report from China, Australia's top export market.
- A private survey of China's manufacturing activity contracted in May for the first time in nearly a year. That contrasted with an official survey released on Wednesday showing activity remained in expansionary territory.
- Currently, the currency pair is trading at 0.7376 levels, it is set to decline further towards 0.7340 and 0.7300 levels in the short term.
- To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 0.7439, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 0.7475.
- To the downside immediate support can be seen at 0.7366, a break below this level will open the door towards next level at 0.7348.
Resistance Levels
R1: 0.7403 (50% Retracement level)
R2: 0.7439 (61.8% Retracement level)
R3: 0.7475 (May 31st high)
Support Levels
S1: 0.7366 (38.2% Retracement level)
S2: 0.7348 (Jan 11th lows)
S3: 0.7300 (Psychological levels)