AUD/USD Awaiting Break From Range For A Clearer Directional Bias

Talking Points

• AUD/USD Technical Strategy: Sidelines Preferred
• Limited Follow-Through For Candlesticks On The Daily
• Awaiting Break From 0.8660 to 0.8900 Trading Range

AUD/USD remains trapped within its 0.8660 to 0.8900 trading range with recent candlestick reversal signals finding little follow-through on the daily. A close outside the narrow band would be required to suggest a clearer directional bias.

AUD/USD: Awaiting Break From Range As Wild Swings Continue

Daily Chart - Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0, Volume Indicator Available Here

Candlestick patterns have helped signal intraday turning points within AUD/USD’s recent range. Yet as prices compress further the most recent formations have seen a lackluster response from traders. This leaves a more constructive setup desired for playing the pair.

AUD/USD: Price Compression Continues

4 Hour Chart - Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0, Volume Indicator Available Here

By David de Ferranti, Currency Analyst, DailyFX

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