AUD/USD maintains its upward trajectory, bolstered by a robust Australian Dollar that finds support from significant economic data published by its principal trading partner, China. China’s economy in the second quarter expanded by 0.9% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, a decline from the 1.3% growth observed in the first quarter, yet aligning with market expectations. The … Read more
The AUD/USD ratio might drop to 0.6833, a nearly six-month low. The 14-day Relative Strength Index around 40 indicates that the asset continues to experience bearish pressure. The pair is currently assessing the immediate resistance at the nine-day EMA of 0.6932. AUD/USD is experiencing a slight upward movement following a decline of 0.5% the previous … Read more
AUD/USD edges higher to approximately 0.6950 in Friday’s Asian session. The RBA’s Hunter has reiterated that the board will implement the necessary measures to reduce inflation to its target level. Fed’s Williams stated that he is not anticipating a prolonged rise in energy prices. The AUD/USD pair draws interest from buyers around the 0.6950 mark … Read more
The Australian Dollar has weakened following June’s 0.2% decline in ANZ–Indeed Job Ads, which represents the third consecutive monthly decrease this year. Aaron Luk observed that job advertisements have decreased by 28% from their peaks in 2022, yet they continue to be significantly higher than the levels observed prior to the pandemic. AUD may experience … Read more
As investors modify their interest rate expectations for the Federal Reserve in response to a weak US jobs report last week, the Australian Dollar continues its surge into a third consecutive trading session, rising 0.25% on Monday. Consequently, the US Dollar weakened, driving AUD/USD higher to trade at 0.6950 after bouncing off daily lows of … Read more
AUD/USD remains stable as the Australian Dollar gains support from favourable domestic Trade Balance data. Australia’s Trade Balance experienced a shift to a A$3,018M deficit in May, marking a reversal from the surplus recorded in April. The US Dollar remains steady following Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s relatively subdued remarks at Wednesday’s ECB Forum. AUD/USD inched … Read more
AUD/USD declines as a robust US Dollar takes advantage of increasing hawkish sentiment surrounding the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. The CME FedWatch tool suggests that traders are currently assigning a probability of nearly 60% to a Federal Reserve rate hike by September. Trump asserted that discussions between the US and Iran were set to take … Read more
AUD/USD declines as the Australian Dollar maintains its losses in the wake of domestic labour market data. Australia’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.4% from 4.5%, with the economy adding a robust 40.3K jobs in May. The CME FedWatch tool shows that markets are currently assigning an 83.1% likelihood of rate hikes occurring by the end … Read more
AUD/USD declines even in the face of enhanced Australian preliminary S&P Global PMI data. Australia’s preliminary June Manufacturing PMI increased to 51.2, whereas the Services PMI edged up to 49.9, indicating a trend towards economic stabilisation. The US Dollar maintains its position in the context of a hawkish sentiment regarding the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. … Read more
AUD/USD has declined to approximately 0.7010 during the Asian session on Friday. US Vice President has cancelled a trip to Switzerland intended for discussions regarding Iran. The Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance maintains its current policy, prompting increased speculation regarding future rate hikes, which in turn bolsters the value of the US Dollar. The AUD/USD pair … Read more