-0.53% for Australian Dollar vs US Dollar — Buyers hold control despite short-term pullback

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Highlights

AUD/USD rallied to new yearly highs above $0.7146, driven by market reactions to geopolitical and energy-related developments involving Iran and oil policy changes.
Despite this upswing, broader selling pressure still clouds the pair’s outlook, reflecting concerns over ongoing global risks.
Technical analysis points to intact short- and long-term bullish trends, with next week’s expected range at $0.7000 to $0.7250 and 80% probability of further upside unless support at $0.7060 fails.

Yearly highs reached as geopolitical tensions spur energy market reaction

The Australian Dollar vs US Dollar (AUD/USD) has surged to fresh yearly highs, surpassing its previous peak of 0.7146 set on February 12. This movement comes as energy markets react to updates surrounding the Iranian conflict and actions by the International Energy Agency regarding oil releases. The current rally reflects immediate market responses to these geopolitical and energy-related events, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Strong momentum persists as overbought signals meet consolidation pressures

Momentum signals for AUD/USD remain strong, as ADX and MACD indicate a Buy mode on both daily and weekly timeframes. Oscillator readings are mixed: the daily RSI is nearing overbought at 59.37, with the weekly RSI already strongly overbought at 73.15; CCI registers a clear overbought signal at 162, while Stoch RSI sits neutral but near its higher levels. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) is positive, signaling buyer dominance in intraday momentum, and the Awesome Oscillator also supports the prevailing uptrend. Today’s session opened without a gap, but price is now trading near the lower end of the intraday range ($0.7121 – $0.7137) after slipping 0.53% from the previous close, reflecting some pressure after the open despite overall low intraday volatility and showing a divergence between strong underlying momentum and short-term consolidation.

Upside favored as volatility bounded by technical levels and support

In the next five trading days, AUD/USD is expected to remain in a typical volatility band between $0.7000 and $0.7250. There is a very high probability (over 80%) that the price will move higher, with the likelihood of a sustained decline considered very low. The base scenario sees the pair consolidating sideways as short-term overbought conditions are balanced by support from key moving averages and Ichimoku levels. A breakout above resistance at $0.7250 could lead to further gains, while a decisive move below $0.7060 would be needed to confirm a bearish scenario.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees AUD/USD sustaining its overall bullish structure, but remains wary of short-term overbought signals and tightening intraday price ranges. He notes that while underlying momentum is strong, the pair's rally has started to stall as immediate pressures in energy markets and recent highs have prompted some buyer fatigue. The base scenario for the coming days is sideways consolidation, with key supports and resistance zones defining the risk. "Until AUD/USD breaks above $0.7250 or slips under $0.7060, I stay cautious and prefer to see confirmation before taking fresh positions."

Previously it was reported that AUD/USD is exhibiting strong upward momentum, trading well above its major moving averages and reaching new yearly highs as energy market developments and higher US crude inventories support bullish sentiment. However, while momentum indicators remain positive and immediate support is identified at the Ichimoku Kijun line, mixed overbought signals from oscillators suggest the pair may consolidate within a defined volatility band, with further upside possible on a breakout above resistance.

Source of Data: AUD Price Analysis by TU

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