AUD/USD Rebounds to 0.7560 on Upbeat China Services
The Australian dollar caught a fresh bid-wave against its US counterpart
following the release of the Chinese services PMI report, driving AUD/USD back to daily tops.
AUD/USD extends recovery above 0.7550
Currently,
the AUD/USD pair gains 0.21% to hit daily highs at 0.7562, bouncing-off
a brief dip to 0.7533, session lows. The Aussie sees a minor relief
rally this session, after booking heavy losses over the last two trading
session, amid a better risk sentiment as oil prices rebound on bullish
API report.
While the overnight recovery gained further traction
after the Chinese services PMI report showed that the services sector
activity expanded from 51.2 in February to 52.2 in March, highlighting
that the recent stimulus measures by the Chinese central bank are
yielding results.
Ahead in the day, the major awaits the speech
from RBA’s assistant governor Kent, while the main focus remains on the
FOMC minutes release amid a data-empty US session this Wednesday.
AUD/USD Levels to watch
The
pair finds the immediate resistance at 0.7600/03 (round number/ 5 &
10-DMA) above which gains could be extended to the next hurdle located
at 0.7625/31 1h 100-SMA/ Apr 5 High). On the flip side, the immediate
support located at 0.7508/00 (Mar 29 Low). Selling pressure is likely to
intensify below the last, dragging the Aussie to 0.7475 (Mar 24 Low).
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