Jolts JOB Openings

AUD/USD has advanced steadily over the past three months, climbing from 0.6866 to around 0.7166 as technical momentum remains constructive. Australian GDP figures, US PMI releases and labor-market data now create a crucial near-term test for the pair.

The U.S. dollar lost ground as traders reacted to softer U.S. labor market data and weaker factory orders. EUR/USD and GBP/USD gained traction, while USD/JPY tested a key resistance zone as markets assessed the risk of further yen intervention.