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FX option expiries for 9 March 10am New York cut

There is arguably just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below.That being for AUD/USD at the 0.7000 level. The pair managed to stave off a daily close below the figure level last week but the pressure is mounting amid an even bigger spike in oil prices to start the week. The expiries don’t tie to any technical significance but could play a role in keeping price action hanging in there before rolling off later in the day.But as mentioned last week, there are bigger drivers of price action in the market at the moment. So, the impact of any option expiries needs to be taken in that context. As such, they are likely to be more muted as traders have to focus on the more important factors moving markets currently.The dollar and broader sentiment are both largely tied to oil prices right now. And that in turn is driven by headlines affecting the market amid the US-Iran conflict.The latest being earlier this morning as we have the G7 and IEA looking to coordinate a joint release of emergency oil reserves. That is helping to see oil prices come off the boil with WTI crude oil falling back from $116 to around $105 currently.In turn, the dollar has also seen gains ease back as well. EUR/USD is now down just 0.5% to 1.1560 from a low of 1.1507. There are large option expiries there at 1.1600 and above but not likely to feature much into play unless we get better headline developments to cause the dollar to weaken.Even AUD/USD is now nudging back above the 0.7000 mark, after falling to a low of 0.6955 earlier in the day. And because of that, it’s drawing in the expiries a little as noted above.For more information on how to use this data, you may refer to this post here.Head on over to investingLive (formerly ForexLive) to get in on the know!
This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.

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AUD/USD is flirting with the critical 0.7000 level, and here’s why that matters: The pair’s ability to hold above this psychological barrier last week is noteworthy, but the increasing pressure suggests traders should be on high alert. A daily close below 0.7000 could trigger a wave of selling, potentially opening the door to a deeper correction. This level has historically acted as a support zone, so a breach could lead to significant volatility, impacting not just AUD/USD but also related pairs like AUD/JPY and AUD/NZD. Keep an eye on broader market sentiment and economic indicators, particularly any shifts in risk appetite or commodity prices, as these can heavily influence the Aussie dollar’s trajectory. On the flip side, if AUD/USD can reclaim and hold above 0.7050, it might signal a short-term bullish reversal, giving traders a potential entry point for a swing trade. Watch for any economic releases from Australia or the U.S. that could sway this pair, especially in the coming days as market participants digest new data.

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Monitor the 0.7000 level closely; a daily close below could trigger significant selling pressure, while a hold above 0.7050 may present a bullish opportunity.

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