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Aussie rallied to 0.7242, within 0.5% of its 52-week high. Commodities strength and Asian tech optimism lifted the risk-sensitive currency.

China stimulus expectations plus surging commodity prices create a perfect storm for AUD. Iron ore above $140 adds fundamental support.

RBA minutes Tuesday 03:30 TRT. Any hint of hawkish tilt at the next meeting could push AUD through the 52-week high at 0.7277.

EUR edged to 1.1769 as the dollar softened on risk-on flows into Asian equities and tech. DXY held below 98.10 for a third straight session.

Weak dollar momentum is structural — markets are pricing two Fed cuts by September while ECB stays hawkish on sticky services inflation.

US CPI Tuesday 15:30 TRT is the week's pivot. Core above 0.3% MoM would reprice Fed path and reverse dollar weakness sharply.