Australian Dollar Rises on Risk-On Sentiment and Strong China Services PMI
Australian Dollar Rises on Risk-On Sentiment and Strong China Services PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) gained ground on Wednesday, bolstered by improved risk sentiment and a stronger-than-expected China Services PMI. However, the upward momentum of the Aussie Dollar may be constrained by weaker-than-anticipated domestic economic data. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter […]
Australian Dollar Stagnant as US Dollar Rises Before ISM PMI
Australian Dollar Stagnant as US Dollar Rises Before ISM PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) maintained its stability as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the upcoming release of the ISM Manufacturing PMI in the United States on Monday. The AUD found some early support during the Asian trading session following an increase in Australia’s […]
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Post-Inflation Data, US Dollar Stays Strong
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Post-Inflation Data, US Dollar Stays Strong The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovered some of its earlier losses on Wednesday following the release of the higher-than-expected Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI). This robust inflation data has fueled speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might consider another interest rate hike. The minutes from […]
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Retail Sales Data
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Retail Sales Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its upward trajectory against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive trading session on Monday, buoyed by an improved risk appetite in global markets. This positive momentum comes even as expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts diminish. Investors are now […]
Australian Dollar Firm on Improved Risk Appetite, Weak US Dollar
Australian Dollar Firm on Improved Risk Appetite, Weak US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its gains for the second consecutive session on Monday, buoyed by a weaker US Dollar (USD). However, these gains were somewhat tempered following an interest rate decision from China. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) decided to keep the one-year […]
Australian Dollar Weakens as Aussie 10-Year Yield Hits Monthly Low
Australian Dollar Weakens as Aussie 10-Year Yield Hits Monthly Low The Australian Dollar (AUD) is currently undergoing a downturn for the second consecutive session, primarily influenced by mixed economic indicators from China, a significant trade partner for Australia. This downward trend follows mixed reactions to Australia’s own employment data, which were released on Thursday, highlighting […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens Ahead of US CPI Release
Australian Dollar Strengthens Ahead of US CPI Release The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains steady with a positive sentiment despite the lower-than-expected Wage Price Index (Q1) released on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This index, which serves as an indicator of labor cost inflation, came in below expectations, yet the Aussie Dollar managed to […]
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level as US Consumer Sentiment Looms
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level as US Consumer Sentiment Looms The Australian Dollar (AUD) experienced a slight pullback on Friday, following a notable rally on Thursday. The uplift in the AUD was primarily driven by a weakening US Dollar (USD), which came under pressure after the release of disappointing US Initial Jobless Claims. These figures […]
Australian Dollar Falls as RBA Holds Interest Rate at 4.35%
Australian Dollar Falls as RBA Holds Interest Rate at 4.35% The Australian Dollar (AUD) saw its recent rally come to a halt on Tuesday, following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to maintain the official cash rate at 4.35%. This decision came despite market anticipation of a possible shift towards a more aggressive monetary […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens on Improved Risk Sentiment
Australian Dollar Strengthens on Improved Risk Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its upward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Monday, driven by growing optimism surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). This positive sentiment is underpinning the AUD’s strength and providing solid support for the AUD/USD pair. As the RBA prepares for its […]
Australian Dollar Gains Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Australian Dollar Gains Ahead of Fed Rate Decision The Australian Dollar (AUD) has seen a slight recovery driven by a potential shift towards risk-on sentiment among investors. Despite this uptick, the AUD/USD pair encountered downward pressure in the early trading hours on Wednesday. This movement followed the release of the AiG Industry Index, which indicated […]
Australian Dollar Gains Despite Weak US Dollar
Australian Dollar Gains Despite Weak US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its recent gains on Monday, maintaining its position around the three-week peak of 0.6560. This upward trend began on April 22, largely driven by increasing hawkish expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) following last week’s higher-than-expected CPI inflation data. Warren Hogan, […]
Australian Dollar Rises Amid Hawkish RBA Sentiment
Australian Dollar Rises Amid Hawkish RBA Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) marked its fifth consecutive session of gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, buoyed by increasing expectations of a hawkish monetary policy from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). This outlook was further supported by TD Securities’ revised forecast, which pushed back the […]
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level as US Dollar Stays Weak
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level as US Dollar Stays Weak The Australian Dollar (AUD) has continued its upward trajectory for the second day in a row on Thursday, finding support from a weakening US Dollar (USD). Despite this, mixed signals from recent Australian employment data have placed some downward pressure on the AUD/USD exchange rate. […]
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level Before US Retail Sales Data
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 […]
AUD/JPY Nears 99.90 Amid Expectations of RBA Holding Rates Steady
AUD/JPY Nears 99.90 Amid Expectations of RBA Holding Rates Steady The Australian Dollar/Japanese Yen (AUD/JPY) exchange rate has shown a significant uptrend, reaching nearly 99.90 during Monday’s European trading session. This bullish trend in the currency pair is largely driven by the robust performance of the Australian Dollar, buoyed by positive developments in Australia’s domestic […]
Australian Dollar Struggles for Gains Against Strong US Dollar, Awaits ISM Services PMI
Australian Dollar Struggles for Gains Against Strong US Dollar, Awaits ISM Services PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) is striving to continue its upward trend for a second day on Wednesday, facing challenges against a backdrop of varied economic factors. The AUD/USD pair has found some support due to a weakening US Dollar (USD), primarily influenced […]
Australian Dollar Falls as US Dollar Strengthens, Attention on Fed Chair Powell’s Speech
Australian Dollar Falls as US Dollar Strengthens, Attention on Fed Chair Powell’s Speech The Australian Dollar (AUD) faced a downturn for the second day in a row on Friday, influenced by the strengthening US Dollar (USD). This change in the currency market came in the wake of mixed signals from the US economic data. The […]