AUD/USD Pushes Higher, Holds Steady Near Three-Week Peak
AUD/USD started Tuesday’s Asian session on the front foot, snapping back from Monday’s mild dip and hanging comfortably around the mid-0.6500s. The pair is up just over 0.10% today, building on a recovery that started after last month’s lows. Right now, a stronger Aussie and a weaker US Dollar are both fueling this move. RBA’s […]
Australian Dollar Surges as Inflation Surprises
The Aussie dollar just won’t quit. Friday marked its sixth day in a row climbing against the US dollar, and the reason’s pretty clear—October’s inflation numbers came in hotter than anyone expected. Prices keep rising, now four months straight, and they’ve blown past the Reserve Bank’s 2–3% comfort zone. Traders see this and figure the […]
Australian Dollar Holds Steady as Manufacturing Picks Up in November
The Australian Dollar stopped its slide on Friday, getting a boost from new PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) numbers that point to a stronger economy. After two days in the red, AUD/USD ticked higher when Australia’s preliminary S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index came out. Manufacturing bounced back, moving up to 51.6 this month from 49.7 — […]
Australian Dollar Goes Up as US Dollar Weakens Amidst Positive Trade Data
The Australian Dollar moved up on Thursday, boosted by upbeat trade data and a softer US Dollar. Right now, AUD/USD sits near 0.6500, adding to yesterday’s 0.25% climb. Fresh numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Australia’s trade surplus shot up in September, reaching 3,938 million. That’s not just above forecasts of 3,850 million—it’s […]
AUD/USD Marches Toward 0.6600 as Presidents Trump and Xi Hold Trade Talk
The Australian dollar rose on Thursday, hitting 0.6590 in Asia market hours. This shift occurred as the optimism bloomed when both American and Chinese leaders, President Trump and Mr. Xi, began discussions. Reports suggest discussions went well, covering topics like trade duties, soybeans, and specialized minerals, alongside TikTok. This good news gave investors confidence, so […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens as Markets Expect Fed Cuts
The Australian Dollar (AUD) gained ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses as traders reacted to key comments from both the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the US Federal Reserve (Fed). The Aussie drew support after RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter noted that recent data has been stronger than […]
Australian Dollar Falls Due to Weak Housing Data and Strong US Dollar
Following weak housing data, the Australian dollar (AUD) continued to decline against the US dollar (USD) on Wednesday, continuing its losses for the second straight session. The AUD/USD pair declined as investor sentiment intensified, with the S&P/ASX 200 index edging down 0.14% to trade below 8,950. It occurred due to declines in technology and gold […]
Australian Dollar Holds Steady as Fed Cuts Loom, RBA Seen on Pause
The Australian Dollar (AUD) edged lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after two days of gains, though downside pressure remains limited. Rising expectations of multiple Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts could weigh on the greenback and help support AUD/USD. US Data and Fed Outlook US Retail Sales rose 0.6% month-on-month in August, matching […]
AUD/USD climbs toward 0.6550 as US Dollar weakens ahead of key labor data
The AUD/USD pair surged to around 0.6560 in Monday’s European session, supported by broad weakness in the US Dollar (USD). The Greenback continues to lose ground as markets increasingly expect the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting this month. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY) […]
Australian Dollar slips as US Dollar firms on geopolitical optimism
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its decline for a second straight session on Tuesday, with AUD/USD trading lower despite an improvement in domestic sentiment data. Westpac Consumer Confidence surged 5.7% in August to 98.5, its highest level since February 2022, after a modest 0.6% rise in July. The lift comes as the Reserve Bank of […]
AUD/USD Holds Steady as Markets Digest RBA Rate Cut and US Inflation Data
The Australian Dollar traded little-changed on Wednesday after gains in the previous session, with AUD/USD consolidating following Australia’s Q2 Wage Price Index release. The currency faced headwinds after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered its third rate cut of 2025, citing easing inflation and a softer labour market. Wage growth rose 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, matching […]
Australian Dollar Extends Losses Amid Cautious Market Tone; Focus Shifts to Key Data and Trade Talks
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its downward trend against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, marking a third straight session of losses. However, AUD/USD saw a brief uptick following the announcement of a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU). Market participants are closely monitoring the scheduled meeting between US […]
Australian Dollar Weakens Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Trade Policies and Mixed Chinese Data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) ended its three-day winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, with the AUD/USD pair trading flat following the release of mixed Chinese Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. As a close trade partner, Australia’s economy is heavily influenced by China’s economic performance. China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that […]
Australian Dollar Holds Steady After Initial Gains Amid Stable US Dollar
Australian Dollar Holds Steady After Initial Gains Amid Stable US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) maintained a steady position on Monday after paring earlier gains as the US Dollar (USD) continued to undergo a corrective pullback. The USD’s downward trajectory was partly driven by optimism in bond markets following President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott […]
Australian Dollar Declines Amid Market Caution
Australian Dollar Declines Amid Market Caution The Australian Dollar (AUD) edged lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, though the AUD/USD pair experienced minor gains as the USD softened slightly with a modest dip in US Treasury yields. The AUD might find some support from the hawkish tone surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia […]
Australian Dollar Supported by Hawkish RBA Outlook, But Faces Pressure from Rising US Treasury Yields
Australian Dollar Supported by Hawkish RBA Outlook, But Faces Pressure from Rising US Treasury Yields The Australian Dollar (AUD) regained some of its recent losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, buoyed by a hawkish stance from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and strong domestic employment data. However, the AUD/USD pair continues to […]
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its decline on Tuesday, pressured by comments from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China. During a press conference, China’s state planner acknowledged that the country’s economy is facing increasingly complex internal and external challenges. The lack […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens as China Prepares Capital Injection for Top Banks
Australian Dollar Strengthens as China Prepares Capital Injection for Top Banks The Australian Dollar (AUD) regained some of its recent losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, benefiting from divergent monetary policy stances between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the US Federal Reserve. The AUD also received a boost as China, Australia’s […]