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AUD/USD Technical Analysis: Aussie Strength Builds but Resistance Could Cap Upside

AUD/USD has broken to multi-year highs with the advance now approaching uptrend resistance. Inflection risk builds towards 7300.

Michael Boutros
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AUD/USD Technical Analysis: Aussie Strength Builds but Resistance Could Cap Upside 5 6 2026

Australian Dollar Technical Analysis: AUD/USD Bulls Go for the Break

Michael Boutros, Senior Market Analyst at StoneX, breaks down the Australian dollar breakout as AUD/USD pushes through multi-week resistance toward a critical technical zone. He outlines the key levels driving the move, including near term resistance at 7295–7308 and support at 7214–7208, while explaining what traders need to see to validate further upside. With central bank events largely priced in, focus now shifts to U.S. data risks and technical confirmation.

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