The Aussie has duly surrendered 0.7700+ status against its US...

The Aussie has duly surrendered 0.7700+ status against its US counterpart and been below 0.7650 irrespective of Q4 inflation metrics marginally topping estimates, while the Kiwi has lost grip of the 0.7200 handle again eyeing NZ trade data after the FOMC. Further downside expected over the remaining trading sessions this week.