AUD/USD Higher

AUD/USD, trading is trading higher Tuesday. Last in the pair is 0.7820 up 0.0062. Trading is firm and near the highs of the session. Market chatter that Chinese markets are closing for the New Year holiday starting Wednesday, February 18 and are closed until Wednesday, February 25 is making the rounds. China is a large trading partner for Australia and wider ranges and choppy trading is expected.