By John Noonan — Oct 29 - 11:05 PM
AUD/USD opened 0.6338 after closing +0.19% Friday at 0.6333
AUD was best performing currency last week and continued to gain on Monday
Strong Aus Sept retail sales gave more ammunition for 25 bp RBA hike Nov 7 nL1N3C001B
Market now pricing in a 60% chance RBA will hike next week
AUD/USD tracked higher to 0.6357 and is around 0.6355 into the afternoon
Resistance is at Friday's 0.6367 high and 55-day MA at 0.6396
A break above 0.6400 would suggest bottom in place for an extended gain
Support has formed at a double-bottom at 0.6270/75 where buying is tipped
AUD gains in the face of rising risk aversion a frustration for bears
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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary