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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.

Cable gained 45 pips to 1.3601, supported by broad dollar weakness and solid UK services PMI data last week.

BoE rate path divergence from the Fed is widening — UK inflation persistence keeps the BoE on hold while Fed signals cuts. Sterling benefits.

UK employment data Wednesday 09:00 TRT. Rising wages would reinforce BoE hawkishness and push cable toward 1.3700.