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AUD/USD plummets on bad Aussie jobs data

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The AUD/USD foreign exchange rate is last quoted at fresh session lows 0.9280 and falling down from session and almost 3-month highs at 0.9353 previous to the news following Australian employment change at -10.8k unexpectedly much worse than anticipated.

AUD/USD shows some bearish divergences

“Trading above 0.9315 July high and immediate support, the hourly chart shows price easing some from the high but indicators still heading higher in positive territory, as 20 SMA offers dynamic support around 0.9300,” said Valeria Bednarik, Chief Analyst at Fxstreet.com, adding: “ The 4 hours chart shows some bearish divergences coming from momentum indicator, yet higher highs and a strong 20 SMA below current price gives little room to downward correction.”

AUD/USD key technical levels

Bednarik sees support levels at 0.9280 and 0.9250, while resistance levels at: 0.9345, 0.9380 and 0.9420.

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Market caught on the wrong foot as Australian jobs miss

Australia's Labour Force data came much worse-than-expected, with the Employment Change s.a. (Aug) at -10,800 vs 10,000 exp and -10,200 prior. Out of all jobs lost, fulltime employment accounted for 2,600 vs -6,700 last, while part-time employment stood at 8,200 vs -3,500 prior. The unemployment Rate s.a. (Aug) came at 5.8% vs 5.8% 5.7%.
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