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Australian Dollar Nears Key Level Before US Retail Sales Data

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Australian Dollar Nears Key Level Before US Retail Sales Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) saw a modest rebound on Monday, pulling away from its eight-week low of 0.6456 set last Friday. However, the AUD/USD pair faced resistance as traders gravitated towards the perceived safety of the US Dollar (USD) amid escalating tensions in the Middle […]

Australian Dollar Steadies Above Key Mark Before US PMI, FOMC Minutes

Australian Dollar Steadies Above

Australian Dollar Steadies Above Key Mark Before US PMI, FOMC Minutes The Australian Dollar (AUD) is navigating choppy waters, managing to hold above the crucial 0.6750 threshold against the US Dollar (USD). The AUD, tied closely to commodity markets, is under pressure from a global growth slowdown at 2024’s end, nudging investors towards the USD. […]

Australian Dollar Rises on Expectations of Federal Reserve Rate Reductions

Australian Dollar Rises on Expectations of Federal Reserve Rate Reductions The Australian Dollar (AUD) has been on a positive trajectory since Wednesday, with the AUD/USD pair experiencing notable upward movement. This surge is largely attributed to market expectations of impending rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), which in turn has put downward pressure […]

Australian Dollar Rises Amid Hopes for Chinese Stimulus After Weak Data

Australian Dollar Rises Amid Hopes for Chinese Stimulus After Weak Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) has demonstrated resilience, rebounding from its recent slump even as Australia’s economic figures showed a downturn. The AUD/USD pair, after peaking near a four-month high at 0.6676, has seen a slight pullback. This movement comes amid a broad recovery of […]

Australian Dollar Holds Steady Despite Weak US Dollar

Australian Dollar Holds Steady Despite Weak US Dollar Amid a backdrop of fluctuating global currencies, the Australian Dollar (AUD) is holding its ground despite the US Dollar (USD)’s continued weaknesses. The AUD’s resilience comes even as US Treasury yields show an uptick, challenging the conventional dynamics between yield performance and currency strength. However, the AUD/USD […]

AUD/USD Shows Positive Momentum Ahead of Key US NFP Data Release

AUD/USD Shows Positive Momentum Ahead of Key US NFP Data Release The AUD/USD currency pair has been witnessing an upward trend during the early European trading hours on Friday. This momentum is bolstered by the strength of the US dollar and an overall positive risk appetite in the market. The anticipation surrounding the release of […]

AUD Stays Above 0.6350 Amid Weak Retail Sales

AUD Stays Above 0.6350 Amid Weak Retail Sales The Australian Dollar (AUD) recently found itself in a precarious position, as it dipped to a 10-month low. However, despite this challenging situation, the AUD/USD pair managed to maintain its stance above the crucial 0.6350 mark. This resilience came in the wake of disappointing news regarding Australia’s […]

AUD/USD Nears 0.6400: Focus on US Core PCE and Aussie CPI

AUD/USD Nears 0.6400: Focus on US Core PCE and Aussie CPI The AUD/USD pair is currently undergoing a retracement, with its value hovering around the 0.6420 mark during the Asian trading session on Monday. This pullback comes after the pair experienced some upward momentum last week, buoyed by a combination of positive Australian PMI data […]

AUD/USD Surges Above 0.6420 Mark as USD Weakens and Hopes for US Soft Landing Increase

AUD/USD Surges Above 0.6420 Mark as USD Weakens and Hopes for US Soft Landing Increase During the Asian session on Monday, the AUD/USD held above the 0.6400 area, with the Australian Dollar (AUD) benefiting from a weaker US Dollar and diminishing concerns about China’s deflation. Currently trading near 0.6425, the pair has gained 0.75% for […]

AUD/USD Gains Momentum Above 0.6800 Amid Weakening USD

AUD/USD Gains Momentum Above 0.6800 Amid Weakening USD The AUD/USD currency pair demonstrated considerable strength during Thursday’s Asian trading session, surpassing the key 0.6800 level. This significant surge was largely driven by a weakening US Dollar, pushing the major pair to trade around 0.6807, marking a day’s gain of 0.75%. This movement exhibits the dynamic […]

AUD/USD Steady Above 0.6800 Amid RBA Policies

AUD/USD Steady Above 0.6800 Amid RBA Policies The Australian dollar to United States dollar (AUD/USD) pair is currently demonstrating a steady performance, maintaining its position above the 0.6800 mark in the Tokyo session. Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)’s inclination towards further policy restrictions, the Aussie currency has yet to experience a significant shift. […]

Pause in US Dollar Sell-off Anticipated Prior to Confidence Data Release

Pause in US Dollar Sell-off Anticipated Prior to Confidence Data Release The US Dollar, which has been on a downward trajectory against other currencies, is anticipated to experience a temporary pause in its sell-off as the market eagerly awaits the release of key confidence data. The greenback hit a 15-month low before it began to […]

US Dollar holds steady to start week, eyes on central bank speak

US Dollar holds steady to start week, eyes on central bank speak The US Dollar (USD) holds steady early Monday after having suffered large losses against its major rivals last week. Stock and bond markets in the US will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The European economic docket will not be featuring […]

Dollar rebounds from one / month low yen under pressure after BOJ meeting

Dollar rebounds from one/month low yen under pressure after BOJ meeting The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trade Friday, rebounding after hefty overnight losses following weak economic data, while the Japanese yen weakened as the Bank of Japan maintained its interest rates at very low levels. At 01:45 ET (05:45 GMT), the Dollar […]

AUD/USD Dips on Soft Retail Sales

AUD/USD Dips on Soft Retail Sales AUD/USD ends 6-day rally Australian retail sales decline Fed warns that banks are tightening credit The Australian dollar is in negative territory, ending a rally of close to 200 points. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6760, down 0.29% on the day. Australian retail sales decline Australian […]

The 5 Most traded Currency Pairs In 2023

The 5 Most traded Currency Pairs In 2023   The foreign exchange market is the largest financial market in the world, trading $6.6 trillion every day. The foreign exchange market is open 24 hours a day, five days a week. There are many opportunities for foreign exchange trading. When you start forex trading, you have […]

AUD/USD Rate Outlook Mired By Failure To Test

AUD/USD Rate Outlook Mired By Failure To Test AUD/USD appears to be reversing course ahead of the 200-Day SMA as it fails to clear the week high, but data prints coming out of Australia may prop up the exchange rate as job growth is expected to rebound in February. AUD/USD largely mirrors the weakness across […]