AUD/USD Forecast: Near-term Bearish Bias as Price Drops Below EMA

The AUD/USD pair has turned bearish in the near term as price action remains below the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA), signaling weakening momentum. The breakdown reflects growing risk aversion and a stronger U.S. dollar driven by elevated U.S. Treasury yields and expectations of a higher-for-longer Fed policy stance, which widens the U.S.-Australia rate differential. This dynamic pressures the Aussie, which is further vulnerable due to its sensitivity to global risk sentiment and commodity price volatility, particularly with softening iron ore prices. Traders are now focusing on the upcoming U.S. nonfarm payrolls report and RBA minutes for direction on relative monetary policy paths. A confirmed close below 0.6450 could trigger further downside toward 0.6400.

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