AUD/USD increases by 0.37% to 0.6972 for the second consecutive session. US services show signs of cooling; however, rising input costs reignite concerns regarding inflation. Bullock asserts that three RBA rate increases could help bring inflation closer to the target level. The Aussie Dollar recorded consecutive days of gains on Monday, despite an uptick in … Read more
AUD appreciates as robust inflation figures for July strengthen expectations for a rate increase by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Markets currently anticipate a rate increase in November, as leading banks project an earlier tightening of monetary policy. Traders are poised for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming speech at Jackson Hole, seeking directional insights … Read more
AUD/USD appreciates to approximately 0.7090 during the early hours of Monday’s Asian session. US Retail Sales experienced a decline in momentum during July, decreasing by 0.6% on a month-over-month basis. RBA’s Kent indicated that the rate hikes are producing the desired effects. The AUD/USD pair is experiencing modest gains, hovering around 0.7090 in the early … Read more
The Australian Dollar maintains its strength, even as China’s manufacturing PMI has softened to 50.9 in July. The US Dollar encounters downward pressure in the wake of Japan’s $58.97 billion yen-buying intervention and a reduction in risk aversion among investors. Diplomatic assertions between the US and Iran continue to be disputed, resulting in a cautious … Read more
Following poor Chinese PMI data, where manufacturing fell to 49.2 in July, falling short of forecasts, AUD/USD is still muted. The Australian Dollar is under pressure as weak Q2 inflation has effectively eliminated the possibility of an August RBA rate hike. The US Dollar appreciates even as risk aversion diminishes, influenced by recent diplomatic developments. … Read more
AUD/USD may depreciate as the US Dollar could find support, as three policy members dissented in favour of a rate hike. Australia’s 10-year yield decreased to 4.9% following a decline in June inflation, which has subsequently tempered expectations for rate hikes. Markets have reduced the likelihood of a 2026 RBA rate increase to 50% in … Read more
AUD/USD declines as the Australian Dollar stays muted in response to softer inflation figures, which dampen domestic interest rate outlooks. Australia’s June CPI increased by 3.8% on a year-over-year basis, reflecting a deceleration from May and falling short of the 4.0% market expectation. Middle East hostilities bolster the US Dollar, posing a risk of additional … Read more
AUD/USD remains caught in a tight range, but the calm tone on the chart hides a more complicated backdrop. With both Australian inflation data and the next Federal Reserve rate decision approaching, traders are weighing whether this week’s events will leave the pair drifting sideways or finally push it out of its recent band. The … Read more
AUD/USD appreciates to approximately 0.7010 during the Asian session on Thursday. Australia’s unemployment rate remained stable at 4.4% in June, aligning with expectations. Iran issued a warning regarding a potential response should the United States act on Trump’s threats to dismantle infrastructure. The AUD/USD pair maintains a favourable position close to 0.7010 during the Asian … Read more
During Wednesday’s early Asian session, AUD/USD gains momentum to about 0.7010. Increasing oil prices may solidify a fourth rate increase by the RBA this year, contingent upon the resolution of US-Iran conflicts in the coming weeks. The US has initiated the 11th night of strikes against Iran as diplomatic efforts continue to falter. The AUD/USD … Read more
