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Australian Dollar Extends Losses as US Dollar Firms Amid Trade Talks and Economic Data

Australian Dollar Extends Losses as US Dollar

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is under pressure for a second straight session on Friday, slipping further against the US Dollar (USD) after retreating from an eight-month high of 0.6625 reached on Thursday. The AUD/USD pair continues to face headwinds as global trade developments and cautious sentiment boost demand for the Greenback. US Dollar Gains on […]

Australian Dollar Gains Ground Amid Trade Optimism and Risk-On Sentiment

Australian Dollar Gains Ground Amid Trade Optimis

The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its winning streak for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, rising above 0.6550 against the US Dollar (USD) as improved market sentiment and trade optimism continue to support risk assets. The AUD/USD pair is trading near 0.6560 in early Asia, driven by positive geopolitical developments and easing concerns over global […]

Australian Dollar Declines as US Dollar Holds Gains Ahead of Jobless Claims

Australian Dollar Declines as US Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Jobless Claims

The Australian Dollar (AUD) fell against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as trade balance data came in below average than expected. Furthermore, risk-off sentiment, fueled by rising US-China trade tensions, weighs on the AUD/USD. In December, Australia’s trade surplus fell to $5,085 million, falling short of the 7,000 million anticipated and down from $6,792 […]

Australian Dollar Weakens as US Dollar Rises Ahead of PMI Data

Australian Dollar Weakens as US Dollar Rises Ahead of PMI Data

Australian Dollar Weakens as US Dollar Rises Ahead of PMI Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) softened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, impacted by mixed Judo Bank PMI results from Australia. Despite this, a hawkish tone from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on future rate decisions lent some underlying support to the AUD. […]

Australian Dollar Holds Steady as RBA Minutes Highlight Need for Restrictive Policy

Australian Dollar Steady Amid RBA’s Restrictive Policy Outlook

Australian Dollar Holds Steady as RBA Minutes Highlight Need for Restrictive Policy The Australian Dollar (AUD) remained stable against the US Dollar (USD) after the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) November Meeting Minutes on Tuesday. The minutes underscored the board’s cautious stance on inflation, emphasizing the continued need for restrictive monetary policy […]

Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank

Australian Labor Market Surprises with Strong Job Growth

Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank Australia’s employment report delivered stronger-than-expected results this morning, joining the list of countries with unexpectedly robust labor data, notes Commerzbank’s FX analyst, Michael Pfister. AUD Supported Amid Strong Job Creation “Job creation reached 64.1k, slightly outpacing August’s already strong figure, with most gains driven by full-time positions. Meanwhile, […]

Australian Dollar Strengthens as China Prepares Capital Injection for Top Banks

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 […]

Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Odds of Aggressive Fed Rate Cut

Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Odds

Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Odds of Aggressive Fed Rate Cut The Australian Dollar (AUD) edged higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, driven by growing speculation that the US Federal Reserve may implement a substantial 50 basis points (bps) rate cut in its upcoming policy meeting. This potential easing by the Fed could […]

Australian Dollar Advances on Improved Risk Sentiment

Australian Dollar Advances on Improved Risk Sentiment

Australian Dollar Advances on Improved Risk Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) has moved higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, hovering just below the seven-month high of 0.6798 reached on Monday. The downside for the AUD/USD pair appears limited as traders anticipate diverging policy outlooks between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the […]

Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment and Hawkish RBA Stance

Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment

Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment and Hawkish RBA Stance The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) for the third consecutive day on Monday, driven by improved risk sentiment and a hawkish outlook from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Investors are now eagerly awaiting the RBA Meeting […]

Australian Dollar Advances as RBA Signals Potential Rate Hike

Australian Dollar Advances as RBA Signals Potential Rate Hike

Australian Dollar Advances as RBA Signals Potential Rate Hike The Australian Dollar (AUD) rebounded against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, driven by hawkish sentiment surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Positive inflation data from China, a key trading partner, also provided support for the Aussie Dollar. RBA Governor Michele Bullock emphasized the importance […]

Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment Surrounding RBA

Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment

Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment Surrounding RBA The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) following comments from Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock on Thursday. Bullock emphasized the need to remain vigilant about inflation risks, indicating the possibility of further rate hikes if necessary. She noted that inflation might […]

Australian Dollar Rises After Hawkish Remarks from RBA Governor Bullock

Australian Dollar Rises After Hawkish Remarks from RBA Governor Bullock The Australian Dollar (AUD) has strengthened following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) recent monetary policy decision on Tuesday. The RBA opted to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) steady at 4.35% for the sixth consecutive time. After the decision, RBA Governor Michele Bullock spoke […]

Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment

Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment

Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) appreciated for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, driven by high inflation and expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will delay potential rate cuts. The June Meeting Minutes from the RBA revealed that the board saw a stronger case for holding rates […]

Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation Lowers RBA Rate Cut Odds

Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation

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 Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar

Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data

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. […]