U S China Trade Talks

AUD/USD remains under pressure as the U.S. dollar benefits from rising Treasury yields and growing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate increase. Traders are watching the 0.7000 support area, U.S.-China trade signals and next week’s RBA decision for the pair’s next directional cue.

AUD/USD remains under pressure as the U.S. dollar benefits from rising Treasury yields and stronger expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike. Traders are watching the 0.7000 support area, U.S.-China trade talks and next week’s Reserve Bank of Australia meeting for the pair’s next directional signal.

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