EUR/AUD holds steady as consolidation persists below the 200-day moving average

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Highlights

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.85%, now the highest among G10 central banks.
Markets interpreted the rate hike as a sign of potential growth risks or a likely policy peak, and the Australian dollar weakened against major peers.
EUR/AUD trades with strong short- and medium-term bullish momentum and is expected to remain in the A$1.6166 to A$1.6328 range over the next 2 to 3 days.

Rate hike weakens Australian dollar as growth concerns surface

The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.85%, establishing the most elevated policy rate among G10 central banks. This decision typically would support the Australian dollar by widening its yield premium, yet markets interpreted the move as a signal of potential risks to growth or approaching a cycle peak, prompting investors to reassess future rate expectations. As a result, the Australian dollar weakened versus major peers, which influenced relative demand in EUR/AUD trading and led to fresh positioning shifts.

Bullish momentum tempered by overbought signals and resistance

On the technical front, EUR/AUD is positioned above the MA-20 at A$1.6184 and MA-50 at A$1.6095 on hourly timeframes, but remains capped underneath the MA-200 on the daily chart at A$1.6312. The Ichimoku Kijun at A$1.6139 provides the nearest support. Bullish signals are present on both MACD and ADX, confirming established short-term momentum. However, RSI at 74.0311 and CCI at 122.744 flash overbought warnings, while Stoch RSI sits in a neutral band at 73.4708. Bull/Bear Power registers a slight positive (0.0065), and the Awesome Oscillator corroborates the current upside structure, though risk of a near-term pullback is heightened given oscillator divergence.

Rangebound outlook expected as volatility tests recent highs

Over the next two to three sessions, EUR/AUD is likely to consolidate between A$1.6166 and A$1.6328, with typical volatility containing price swings within this channel. The baseline scenario calls for sideways action as traders gauge the sustainability of recent gains. A break above resistance could quickly open room for additional upside, while a breach below immediate support could trigger a brief pullback amid profit-taking.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees EUR/AUD buoyed by supportive macro fundamentals and positive sentiment following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate hike. He notes that despite the surprise dip in AUD, technicals and short-term momentum favor the euro. The analyst believes consolidation is probable as the pair trades above key moving averages but faces overbought signals. Karapetjanc expects market participants to assess the durability of the current upward move before a new breakout. "With strong fundamentals and bullish momentum in play, I am constructive on EUR/AUD as long as support holds above A$1.6139."

Earlier, analysts noted that EUR/AUD exhibited short- and medium-term momentum but remained within a broader rangebound structure. The latest developments underscore that, while upside signals are present, traders should watch for renewed volatility if price action escapes the current consolidation band.

Source of Data: EUR Price Analysis by TU

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