AUDUSD Elliott Wave Analysis Trading Lounge 4Hour Chart 20 July 23

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AUDUSD Elliott Wave Analysis Trading Lounge 4Hour Chart, 20 July 23,  

Australian Dollar /U.S.Dollar(AUDUSD)  4Hour Chart

AUDUSD Elliott Wave Technical Analysis

Function:  Trend

Mode: impulsive

Structure: Subwave 5 of Blue wave 3

Position: Black Wave 3

Direction Next Higher Degrees: wave (5 of 3) of Motive

Details: Subwave Wave “4” completed at  0.67499 . Now red wave 5 in play, started with strong move . Subwave Wave “5 of 3”  is likely to end at fib level 3.618. Wave Cancel invalid level: 0.67010

 

On 20th July 2023, the 4-hour chart of the Australian Dollar / U.S. Dollar (AUDUSD) pair is subjected to Elliott Wave analysis, revealing an impulsive trend in the market. The function of the price movement is considered to be a trend, characterized by its impulsive mode.

The current structure is identified as Subwave 5 of Blue wave 3, with the AUDUSD pair's position designated as Black Wave 3. The projected direction for the next higher degrees is wave (5 of 3) of a larger Motive wave pattern.

The analysis provides further details indicating that Subwave Wave "4" has already completed its corrective phase, reaching the level of 0.67499. At present, the market is engaged in a strong move characterized as red wave 5. Traders and investors are advised to closely monitor this wave as it is expected to conclude at the Fibonacci level of 3.618.

It is essential to acknowledge that the provided wave count will lose its validity if the AUDUSD price falls below the level of 0.67010.

As of the specified date, 20th July 2023, traders in the AUDUSD market should be attentive to the ongoing impulsive trend and the potential development of red wave 5. Impulsive waves often present favorable trading opportunities due to their strong momentum and directional bias. However, it is crucial to practice proper risk management and validate the Elliott Wave analysis with other technical indicators and fundamental factors before making trading decisions.

While Elliott Wave analysis provides valuable insights into market patterns and potential price movements, it is not a foolproof method. Financial markets are influenced by a multitude of factors, and combining various forms of analysis can enhance the accuracy and reliability of trading strategies. As such, traders should adopt a comprehensive approach to trading, considering both technical and fundamental factors to gain a well-rounded understanding of the AUDUSD market's current and future movements.

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AUD embraces a turbulent July, what comes next?

 

Source: Bloomberg

 

Forex AUD/USD Australian dollar United States dollar Australia Inflation

 

Hebe Chen | Market Analyst, Melbourne | Publication date: Wednesday 19 July 2023 

The Australian dollar has experienced a "fire and ice" July, with the exchange rate of AUD/USD soaring nearly 4% in the first two weeks of the month and then turning decisively south since the 14th of July. Will the downtrend continue to the end of the month, or is there a chance to see a rebound soon?

What happened to AUD/USD

July has been a data-and-event-heavy month for the AUD/USD pair.

The first event that hit the Australian dollar was the RBA's decision to pause rates in the July interest rate meeting. Following the announcement, the AUD dipped for two consecutive days. However, shortly thereafter, cooler-than-expected inflation data in the United States challenged the strength of the US dollar and shifted support towards the Australian dollar, pushing the exchange rate towards 0.69.

Towards the mid-point of the month, on July 14th, a significant turnaround occurred for the AUD/USD pair. The Australian government announced a new RBA governor, replacing the current RBA boss Philip Lowe, who had led the RBA to raise interest rates 11 times since May 2022. As a result, the market forecasted that this may signify a new chapter for the RBA's policy cycle, with an increased likelihood of fewer rate hikes.

Furthermore, the latest economic data from China placed additional pressure on the AUD/USD pair. As a commodity currency, any signs of a slowdown in China's economic recovery will inevitably impact the demand for Australia's exports, leading to a weaker Australian dollar. As of Wednesday (July 19th), the Australian dollar has been declining for five consecutive days.

AUD/USD: what are the key challenges in store?

In fact, the volatility of the Australian dollar is likely far from over.

On Thursday, July 20th, Australia will release its unemployment rate for June. Currently, market expectations are that Australia's unemployment rate will remain at a historic low of 3.6%, indicating a sustained tight labor market. The incoming new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia has previously stated that to maintain a sustainable and reasonable inflation rate, the unemployment rate ideally should be around 4.5%. In other words, the current unemployment rate poses a significant uncertainty to the still elevated inflation.

Additionally, even more impactful data will come in the last week of July. On July 26th, Australia will release the inflation rate for the second quarter, with market expectations at 6.3%. Although it shows a significant decrease compared to the previous quarter's 7%, Australia is likely to become one of the developed countries with the highest inflation rates. Therefore, we cannot rule out the possibility of the Reserve Bank of Australia persisting with a rate hike in August under the pressure of this trend, which could potentially lead to a strong recovery of the Australian dollar in late July.

AUD/USD Technical Analysis

Turning to the daily chart for AUD/USD, after failing to break through the key 0.69 level on July 14th, a clear double-top pattern has formed completely. The neckline of this double-top pattern aligns perfectly with the uptrend line since early June.

Currently, the AUD/USD pair is being supported at the level of 0.68, which used to be a significant resistance level from April to June this year. If the price continues to drop below this level, it may likely retest the 200-day moving average as a key support and potentially reverse the medium-term trend if moving further down.

However, from a longer term perspective, only a breach below this month-long trendline can we confirm a bear reversal for the pair.