AUD/USD is trading at 0.66342, 0.06% up since previous day close. The Aussie turned out to be trading on higher side on Thursday against the mixed USD ahead of the U.S PCE Price Index data due today. On contrary. The weaker Chinese PMI figures slightly subdued the AUD/USD since China & Australia are the trading partners. On data front, the Australia’s Building Approvals grew by 7.5% from -4.0% in the previous month while the Private Capital Expenditure grew by 0.6% lower than expectation 1.0%. The result of Commodity Prices data will remain in focus on Friday. As seen in the chart, the pair tested an upper trend-line of channel pattern & is consistently trading above trading above the Moving Averages which indicates a buying bias on daily basis.

CHNIND is trading at        5854, 0.02% up since previous day close. The sideways trading can be seen in Chinese shares post release of PMI figures. The Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.4 from 49.5 in the previous month & the Non-Manufacturing PMI dropped to 50.2 from 50.6 previously. Last week, the indices turned positive after Chinese PBoC left Prime Loan Rate steady & announced cash injection into the financial system in order to boost the economic conditions. On global front, chances of less hawkish future Fed’s monetary outlook & ongoing Israel-Hamas geopolitical conflict remains vital for equity markets. As seen in the chart, an index seems to be sustaining the lower level of channel pattern & hence, the cautious trading may be recommended for the day.

Gold is trading at $2044  .44, 0.07% up since previous close. The gold prices slightly ease down post release of poor Chinese PMI figures which may affect the consumption demand of gold since China is a major consumer of metals. Earlier, the prices moved on higher side against the soft USD after Fed Governor Waller hinted for rate cut in the year 2024; which turned out to be supportive for U.S bonds as well. Ongoing tension between Israel & Hamas remains vital for precious metals. As seen in the chart, the gold is hovering near higher levels which acts as resistance level; signaling for a strong breakout if breached. Buying bias may be established further.