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ForexMediumUpdated•Originally published 7 September 2026•Updated 7 September 2026•
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AUD/USD Hits 4-Month High as Copper Prices Reach Record Levels

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Key Facts

1The AUD/USD pair rose to 0.7224, marking its highest level since mid-May 2026.
2Copper prices reached a new record high, providing fundamental support for the commodity-linked Australian dollar.
3The pair is testing a significant technical resistance zone between 0.7221 and 0.7228.

Reflecting the strong correlation between commodity-linked currencies and global metal markets, the Australian Dollar surged against the US Dollar. The AUD/USD pair rose to 0.7224, marking its highest level since mid-May 2026, fueled by copper prices reaching new record highs. According to analyst reports, the pair is currently testing a significant technical resistance zone situated between 0.7221 and 0.7228.

This performance underscores Australia's robust terms of trade as a major metal producer, with record copper prices providing fundamental support for the currency. Looking at recent regional economic data, China's Manufacturing PMI released on September 1, 2026, printed at 51.5, exceeding forecasts and supporting demand expectations for raw materials from Australia's largest trading partner, per market data.

Technically, traders are watching for the pair to hold above hourly moving averages to maintain bullish momentum, though current numeric price levels are unavailable at this snapshot. Regarding the economic calendar, the market is looking ahead to a speech by the Fed's Barr scheduled for later today, September 7, 2026, which may impact US Dollar strength and the pair's near-term direction.