FxWirePro: AUD/USD slumps as Trump's travel ban on Europe stokes global growth fears
The Australian dollar declined, extending losses for the fourth straight session, as risk sentiment weakened after President Donald Trump disappointed markets with a coronavirus plan light on details. On Wednesday, U.S. …
The Australian dollar declined, extending losses for the fourth straight session, as risk sentiment weakened after President Donald Trump disappointed markets with a coronavirus plan light on details.
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the United States will suspend all travel from Europe as he unveiled measures to contain the coronavirus epidemic.
However, his address from the Oval Office was light on medical measures beyond assurances that the virus has no chance against us.
The Aussie was trading 0.7 percent down at 0.6438, having hit a low of 0.6314 on Monday, it’s lowest since March 2009.
Technical indicators are bearish: RSI weak at 29, Stochs are biased lower and MACD supports downside.
Immediate resistance is located at 0.6497, a break above could take it near 0.6535.
On the downside, support is seen at 0.6427, a break below could drag it till 0.6412.
Recommendation: Good to sell on rallies around 0.6480, with stop loss of 0.6497, and target price of 0.6427.