By James Connell — Jun 15 - 06:17 PM
• AUD/USD -0.7% from when Israel-Iran news broke Fri; markets remain on edge
• Conflict escalated over weekend, counter attacks coming from both sides
• AUD remains reactive to geopolitical and broad risk sentiment for now
• Limited safe haven buying of USD lifting DXY from Thur 97.604 low
• FOMC decision Wed with no change expected, traders focus on statement tone
• U.S. growth concerns remain; debt/tariff issues will still weigh on USD
• AU employment data due Thur; AUKUS review concerning for AU-U.S. relations
• Range early Asia 0.6477-91, support 0.6447 0.6390, resistance 0.6550
AUD Daily 200-DMA & Daily DXY
(James Connell is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own.)
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London Stock Exchange Group | Thomson Reuters