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2 Oct 2013
GBP/AUD soars on dismal AUD data
FXstreet.com (Athens) – The GBP/AUD has been trading higher since the start of the Asian trading session due to the soft Australian data released.
GBP/AUD sets up an uptrend mode, after Australia data let down investors
The GBP/AUD is trading consistently higher since the early Asian trading after the building permits as well as the trade balance pertaining to Australia, released at much weaker levels. The data released depicted that Australia might have a long way to get out of the woods, despite the RBA minutes released yesterday, pointing out in a ultra neutral tone that finds “no scope to ease” and “not worried much the recent rise in the “Aussie”, while also suggesting that “previous rate cuts supported spending and asset values, while the lower currency helped the country to rebalance.” Traders should also bear in mind that we are ahead of a crucial data release today regarding the UK economy, which may influence the GBP/AUD movement (UK PMI Construction).
Technical Outlook on GBP/AUD
At the time of writing the GBP/AUD is hovering around at 1.7253, up 0.13%. The FXstreet.com Trend Index shows the pair to be slightly bullish in the 15-minutes timeframe chart. Daily pivot point support can be found at 1.7115, 1.7072, 1.7029, and resistance at 1.7238, 1.7371 and 1.7415, respectively.
GBP/AUD sets up an uptrend mode, after Australia data let down investors
The GBP/AUD is trading consistently higher since the early Asian trading after the building permits as well as the trade balance pertaining to Australia, released at much weaker levels. The data released depicted that Australia might have a long way to get out of the woods, despite the RBA minutes released yesterday, pointing out in a ultra neutral tone that finds “no scope to ease” and “not worried much the recent rise in the “Aussie”, while also suggesting that “previous rate cuts supported spending and asset values, while the lower currency helped the country to rebalance.” Traders should also bear in mind that we are ahead of a crucial data release today regarding the UK economy, which may influence the GBP/AUD movement (UK PMI Construction).
Technical Outlook on GBP/AUD
At the time of writing the GBP/AUD is hovering around at 1.7253, up 0.13%. The FXstreet.com Trend Index shows the pair to be slightly bullish in the 15-minutes timeframe chart. Daily pivot point support can be found at 1.7115, 1.7072, 1.7029, and resistance at 1.7238, 1.7371 and 1.7415, respectively.