Fundamental Analysis Category

Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation Lowers RBA Rate Cut Odds The Australian Dollar (AUD) has gained traction following the release of May’s Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), which came in higher than expected. This persistently high inflation poses a challenge to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) potential rate cuts, thereby providing support to

Australian Dollar Falls Despite RBA’s Hawkish Outlook The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its downward trend for the third consecutive session on Monday, yet there are indications that the decline in the AUD/USD exchange rate might be moderated by the monetary policy outlook from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). During a recent press conference, as

Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) saw mild gains during Thursday’s Asian session, edging higher following the release of the Australian Judo Bank PMI report. The report indicated that business activity in Australia continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in March and April.

Australian Dollar Rises on RBA’s Hawkish Stance The Australian Dollar (AUD) surged on Wednesday, driven by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hawkish stance during its June meeting. The RBA’s decision to maintain current interest rates while signaling a prolonged period before any rate cuts has pushed market expectations for the start of the easing

China’s May Retail Sales Exceed Expectations; Industrial Output and Investment Lag In May, China’s retail sales outperformed expectations, increasing by 3.7% year-on-year, surpassing the anticipated 3% rise forecasted by a Reuters poll of economists. This robust retail performance indicates resilient consumer spending despite broader economic challenges. However, other key economic indicators did not fare as