Talking Points
- AUDCAD monthly opening range takes shape above key support
- Focus range to start the week 9480-9614
- Updated targets & invalidation levels
AUDCAD Daily
Chart Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0
Technical Outlook: AUDCAD is testing a technical support confluence around 9480 where the 100% extension of the decline off the 2015 high converges on the median-line extending off that same high and basic channel support. Note that the monthly opening range is also taking shape just above this region and further highlights the 9480-9614 focus range (last week’s low extends into 9452) - look for a break to validate our near-term outlook with the short-bias vulnerable while above the median-line. The pair has also marked some slight divergence into these lows with a pending resistance trigger in play.
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AUDCAD 30min
Notes: The pair has been in consolidation since the May 3rd low and until it breaks, we’ll need to treat is as such. A rally surpassing the 2015 low-day close at 9614 would be needed to alleviate near-term pressure with such a scenario targeting 9677 & the upper median-line parallel (blue) / 9692.
A break sub 9452 keeps the immediate short-bias in play targeting 9426 and more significant long-term Fibonacci support at 9377/90 (check daily chart). The economic docket is rather light this week so we’ll be looking for broader market sentiniment and the commodity block for cues here. A quarter of the daily average true range yields profit targets of 24-27pips per scalp. Continue tracking this setup and more throughout the week- Subscribe to SB Trade Desk and take advantage of the DailyFX New Subscriber Discount!
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Relevant Data Releases
Other Setups in Play:
- EUR/USD Approaching Initial Support- Levels to Watch for NFPs
- GBP/USD Reversal Approaching Initial Support Targets
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- USD/CAD Outside Day Reversal Off Key Support- Long Scalps in Play
- AUD/USD Scalp Targets Ahead of RBA- Watch 7590
---Written by Michael Boutros, Currency Strategist with DailyFX
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