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Australian dollar edges higher as US dollar softens

AUD/USD was around 0.6940, up 0.16% on the day, supported by USD weakness despite ongoing Middle East tensions.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Major Pairs

FXStreet reports AUD/USD was trading around 0.6940 on Thursday, up 0.16% on the day.

The Australian dollar rose as a softer US dollar helped support the pair, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persisted.

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FXStreetAustralian Dollar rises as US Dollar softens despite geopolitical tensions

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