Still, the year on year print is expected to come in at -19.8%, up from a previous print of -29.8% y/y. With little in the way of major event risk from the Australian calendar, the aussie will continue to take cues off broader market sentiment with German, Greek, Spain, and Italian bond auctions joining the European Central Bank rate decision to take center stage as the ongoing debt saga in Europe unfolds.
Data out of China could also impact the high yielder next week with the December trade balance, CPI, and PPI figures on tap. Both exports and imports are expected to soften with consensus estimates calling for a trade balance print of $8.80B, down from $14.53B a month earlier. Consumer prices will be closely eyed by traders with estimates calling for a print of 4.0% y/y, down from 4.2% in November, while producer prices are widely expected to ease to 1.6% y/y from 2.7% y/y. As Australia’s largest trade partner, a slowdown in China would weigh heavily on Australian exports putting the aussie at further risk. More telling data out of China will be released the following week when 4Q real GDP figures and industrial production data are expected to show further slowing in the world’s second largest economy.
The AUD/USD closed the week well below the 23.6% Fibonacci extension taken from the August 1st and October 27th crests at 1.0365. Interim resistance stands at the 1.03-figure backed by the 1.0365 with the 200-day moving average holding just higher at 1.0413. The medium-term bias for the pair remains weighted to the downside with support targets held at the 100-day moving average just below the 1.02-handle. Subsequent floors are seen at the 38.2% extension at 1.0120 and parity. For the latest updates on the stock market, visit Stock Market Today For the latest updates PRESS CTR + D or visit Stock Market news Today
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