AUD/USD could enter a consolidative phase ahead of a probable climb to the 0.6550 region, note UOB Group’s Markets Strategist Quek Ser Leang and Rates Strategist Victor Yong.

Key Quotes

24-hour view: “We highlighted yesterday that ‘the rapid rise appears to be overdone and AUD is unlikely to advance much further’ and we expected AUD to ‘trade in a range between 0.6440 and 0.6520’. Our view was not wrong even though AUD traded within a wider range than expected (0.6428/0.6522). Further range trading appears likely today, expected to be between 0.6405 and 0.6505.”

Next 1-3 weeks: “There is not much to add to our update from yesterday (27 Oct, spot at 0.6480). As highlighted, overbought short-term conditions could lead to 1 to 2 days of consolidation first. As long as the ‘strong support’ at 0.6470, (no change in level from yesterday) is not breached, AUD is likely to strengthen further to 0.6555 later on.”