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The AUD/USD pair has broken out of a prolonged sideways pattern, advancing toward its year-to-date highs above 0.7100. Traders are now watching the 0.7150 level as a critical resistance zone that could determine the next directional move. A sustained break above this level may trigger further bullish momentum, while a failure to hold above 0.7100 could lead to renewed consolidation. The move reflects improved risk appetite and stronger-than-expected Australian economic data, which are boosting the currency's appeal against the US Dollar.