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The Australian Dollar (AUD) may trade within a 0.6510 to 0.6560 range in the short term, according to UOB Group FX analysts. Over a longer period, it could range between 0.6490 and 0.6580. Recent activity saw AUD hit 0.6580 before dropping to 0.6514, reflecting a mixed situation.
A 24-hour view suggests AUD might trade in a band from 0.6510 to 0.6560 despite early upward momentum. Previously, AUD tested 0.6580 before closing at 0.6531. No strong momentum in either direction is noted, maintaining the expectation of the 0.6490 to 0.6580 range.
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Based on the current outlook, we see the AUD/USD pair trading sideways in the coming weeks. The key range to watch is between 0.6490 and 0.6580. The recent failure to sustain a rally above 0.6580 suggests there isn’t enough buying pressure to start a new uptrend.
This view is strengthened by recent Australian inflation data, which showed the quarterly CPI easing to 3.1%, just below market expectations. This reduces pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider further rate hikes, capping the Aussie’s potential. Consequently, the top of the range at 0.6580 will likely act as strong resistance.
Economic Influences
On the other side, recent US labor market figures showed Initial Jobless Claims ticking up to 235,000, a three-month high. This subtle sign of a cooling US economy limits the US dollar’s strength. This should provide a solid floor of support for the AUD/USD pair around the 0.6490 level.
For derivative traders, this environment favors strategies that profit from low volatility, such as selling strangles with strikes set outside the 0.6490/0.6580 range. This approach benefits from time decay as long as the pair remains contained. Careful management is needed, with stops placed to protect against a sudden breakout.
We saw a similar dynamic play out back in late 2023, when the pair was also caught between shifting central bank expectations. During that period, the AUD/USD traded in a well-defined range for several months. That history suggests that in the absence of a major economic surprise, sideways movement is the most likely path forward.
