AUD/USD closed Wednesday's session at 0.71646, down 150 pips from Monday's 0.71796 open. The pair has traded between 0.71327 and 0.71898 so far this week, with Wednesday's range narrowing as volume dropped to 11,668 contracts.
Monday's 469-pip trading range set the tone as markets reacted to weekend developments. The pair found sellers near 0.71900 resistance before testing support at 0.71327. Tuesday saw a recovery attempt to 0.71876, but Wednesday's lighter volume suggests traders are waiting for clearer direction.
Overnight headlines of air attacks on Saudi Arabia and Dubai have injected fresh uncertainty into risk assets. If tensions escalate Thursday, expect AUD/USD to test Monday's 0.71327 low as traders seek safety. If the situation stabilizes and oil prices retreat, the pair could revisit the 0.71800 area where sellers emerged twice this week.
LHFX client positioning shows 47.5% long and 52.5% short as of Wednesday morning. This slight short bias reflects caution after the pair failed to hold above 0.71800 despite two attempts. The 5-point skew suggests traders see more downside risk than upside potential at current levels.
The 0.71650 area is today's pivot point, sitting just above the current price. If AUD/USD holds above this level through Thursday's Asian session, Monday's high at 0.71898 becomes the obvious test. Break below, and Monday's 0.71327 low is back in focus. Watch how price reacts to any Middle East developments at these levels.
Byline: LHFX Research
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