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AUD/USD Forecast – Aussie Continue to Look at Overhead Noise

By:
Christopher Lewis
Published: Sep 1, 2023, 16:00 GMT+00:00

The Aussie tried to rally but failed again on Friday as the 0.64 level loomed large.

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Australian Dollar vs US Dollar Technical Analysis

The Australian dollar kicked off Friday’s trading session with a bid to rally yet grappled persistently with the formidable hurdle presented by the 0.65 level. Once again, a pattern reminiscent of a shooting star emerged, echoing the formation observed during the previous Wednesday session. The significance of this juncture around 0.65 remains deeply entrenched in historical context, and current signals indicate its enduring pertinence. Notably, the jobs report caused a lot of noisy behavior.

Zooming out to a broader perspective, the prevailing narrative depicts a market characterized by fluctuations, intricately linked to the concept of global growth—an intricacy that remains enshrouded in complexity at the present moment. The Australian dollar, closely intertwined with commodities markets, inherently mirrors the ebbs and flows of the Asian economic realm. Delving beneath the surface, the 0.64 level emerges as a pivotal juncture necessitating meticulous attention. A breach of this threshold could potentially pave the way for a descent toward the 0.6250 mark.

In a contrasting scenario, rupturing the upper bounds of the shooting star configuration established during the preceding Wednesday session might propel the price trajectory towards the 50-Day Exponential Moving Average, subsequently targeting the 0.66 level. Having said that, it looks less likely at this point.

On a broader canvas, the prevailing market milieu seems poised for a phase of consolidation. The prospect of breaking free from this containment holds the potential to trigger significant movement over time. Personally, I perceive the likelihood of a downward trajectory to be more discernible than an upward surge, although time will ultimately determine the course of events.

In conclusion, the Australian dollar confronts a challenging path as it aspires to break above the 0.65 threshold. The recurrence of the shooting star pattern accentuates the ongoing struggle. Pending economic data, particularly the impending jobs report, holds the promise of shaping forthcoming market dynamics. Against the backdrop of uncertainties in global growth and of commodities markets, the trajectory of the Australian dollar remains intertwined with these variables. As we navigate this intricate landscape, it remains essential to carefully assess crucial levels like 0.64 and 0.66, all the while maintaining vigilance over the ever-evolving monetary policy landscape.

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About the Author

Chris is a proprietary trader with more than 20 years of experience across various markets, including currencies, indices and commodities. As a senior analyst at FXEmpire since the website’s early days, he offers readers advanced market perspectives to navigate today’s financial landscape with confidence.

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