FxWirePro: AUD/USD extends rally above 0.7400, scope for further upside
Monday, May 15, 2017 3:18 PM UTC
- The AUD/USD inched higher on Monday as commodity currency strengthened across the board after oil prices rose towards $52 per barrel.
- The Australian dollar was also supported by higher iron ore prices which firmed following a sharp retreat, combined with receding concerns over China.
- The Australian dollar edged up to $0.7445, from $0.7385 early and away from a four-month trough of $0.7329.
- Currently, the currency pair is trading at 0.7426 levels, it is set to advance future towards 0.7450 and 0.7480 levels in the short term.
- To the upside, immediate resistance can be seen at 0.7444, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 0.7492.
- To the downside immediate support can be seen at 0.7396, a break below this level will open the door towards next level at 0.7333.
Resistance Levels
R1: 0.7444 (50% Retracement level)
R2: 0.7492 (61.8% Retracement level)
R3: 0.77556 (May 2nd high)
Support Levels
S1: 0.7396 (38.2% Retracement level)
S2: 0.7333 (23.6% Retracement level)
S3: 0.7300 (Psychological levels)