Australian Dollar: Momentum builds toward 0.7200 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight AUD/USD’s sharp rally to 0.7180 and close near 0.7170, noting the move looks stretched but still lacks signs of a pause. Intraday, they see scope to edge above 0.7180 while 0.7200 caps, and on a 1–3 week horizon they expect AUD strength to persist toward that major resistance as long as 0.7105 holds.

Strong momentum toward key barrier

"24-HOUR VIEW: We expected AUD to “trade sideways between 0.7105 and 0.7135” last Friday. We were incorrect. Instead of trading sideways, AUD soared to 0.7180 before settling at 0.7169 (+0.78%). The sharp rise appears overdone, but there are no signs of a pause just yet. Today, AUD could edge above 0.7180. The significant resistance at 0.7200 is unlikely to come into view. Support is at 0.7150; a breach of 0.7140 would indicate that the immediate upward pressure has eased."

"1-3 WEEKS VIEW: Last Thursday (19 Aug, spot at 0.7125), we highlighted that “while further AUD strength is not ruled out, it must first break clearly above 0.7150 before a move to 0.7175 can be expected.” On Friday, AUD broke decisively above 0.7150, soaring to a high of 0.7180. AUD strength remains intact, and the level to watch is 0.7200. Note that this level is a major resistance. To keep the momentum going, AUD must hold above 0.7105 (‘strong support’ level was at 0.7080 last Friday)."

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