FxWirePro: AUD/USD runs out of steam but maintains bullish outlook
Thursday, September 22, 2016 3:29 PM UTC
- AUD/USD inched higher on Thursday as demand for commodity related currencies picked up one day after the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged.
- The Fed on Wednesday signaled an increasingly cautious approach to future U.S. rate increases, sparking a rally in commodity related currencies.
- Further, down is expected to be limited as the pair finds strong support at 0.7593 which should limit downside and bring rebound back to higher levels.
- To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 0.7733, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 0.7759
- To the downside, immediate support can be seen at 0.7593 a break below this level will open the door towards next level at 0.7553.
Resistance Levels
R1: 0.7683 (23.6% Retracement level)
R2: 0.7733 (Aug 8th high)
R3: 0.7759 (Aug 11th high)
Support Levels
S1: 0.7634 (38.2% Retracement level)
S2: 0.7593 (50% Retracement level)
S3: 0.7553 (23.6% Retracement level)