AUD/USD News & Analysis
Live updates, breaking news, and economic events affecting the aussie dollar exchange rate. Last updated: 25 Aug 2026, 21:00 GMT
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Fed's Collins: Inflation is still too high
Labor market consistent with full employmentEconomy growing at near-trend paceSharply reduced immigration should keep labor force demand in balanceConcerns about high prices are 'pervasive' among contactsCondisder disinflation the most-likely outcome based on limited additional tariffs, progress on reopening HormuzAppropriate to raise rates 'soon' in the abscence of evidence of sustained disinflationThat sounds like someone who will be advocating for rate cuts. This article was written by Adam B...
FX Watch: AUD/USD and AUD/CAD Could Rally on a Hot Australia CPI
Hawkish RBA minutes have raised the stakes for Australia’s CPI, with AUD/USD and AUD/CAD offering setups across different risk environments.
FX Watch: AUD/NZD and EUR/AUD Triangle Plays for a Weak Australian CPI
Weaker than expected Australian inflation data could dampen RBA tightening expectations further. Here’s what I’m watching on AUD/NZD and EUR/AUD in this case.
RBA minutes reveal live debate over a pre-emptive August hike
The minutes confirm the hold was a genuine deliberation rather than a formality, with the board explicitly weighing a pre-emptive 25 basis point hike against the case that policy already sits at the top of neutral rate estimates and is working as intended. The staff's own risk assessment, that risks to the inflation forecast are skewed to the upside, keeps a live tightening bias in play even with rates on hold, meaning upcoming data, particularly on the labour market, housing and Middle East-dri...
Event Guide: U.S. Core PCE Price Index (July 2026)
Markets have been buzzing about Fed rate hike odds lately, as the U.S. will be printing the central bank’s preferred inflation metric ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech.
Latest AUD/USD News
Labor market consistent with full employmentEconomy growing at near-trend paceSharply reduced immigration should keep labor force demand in balanceConcerns about high prices are 'pervasive' among contactsCondisder disinflation the most-likely outcome based on limited additional tariffs, progress on reopening HormuzAppropriate to raise rates 'soon' in the abscence of evidence of sustained disinflationThat sounds like someone who will be advocating for rate cuts. This article was written by Adam B...
Prior was +5Shipments +11 vs +8Services -8 vs -3 The services number is the lowest of the year. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.
The AUDUSD moved sharply higher last week, reaching a high of 0.71802 before correcting lower into today’s trading.That correction found support against the rising 100-hour moving average, currently at 0.71407. Buyers leaned against that key technical level and have since pushed the price back to a new session high near 0.7160.The successful test keeps the buyers in firm control. As long as the price remains above the rising 100-hour moving average, the technical bias stays tilted to the upsid...
The US dollar is mixed and little changed to start the new trading day. USDJPY is the largest mover, rising just 0.13%. The dollar is weaker against the AUD and NZD, but stronger against the EUR, JPY, GBP, CHF and CAD.The trading ranges are narrow across the major currency pairs: EURUSD: 22 pips USDJPY: 42 pips GBPUSD: 26 pips USDCHF: 22 pips USDCAD: 26 pips AUDUSD: 26 pips NZDUSD: 20 pips The subdued price action leaves room for range extensions as North American traders enter for the day. keep...
Hawkish RBA minutes have raised the stakes for Australia’s CPI, with AUD/USD and AUD/CAD offering setups across different risk environments.
EUR/USD1.1725 (EUR 729.21 mn)1.1680 (EUR 799.65 mn)1.1650 (EUR 632.35 mn)USD/JPY159.00 (US$ 345.34 mn)USD/CHF0.8020 (US$ 309.47 mn)USD/CAD1.4020 (US$ 530.85 mn)1.3755 (US$ 602.32 mn)AUD/USD0.7130 (AUD 874.19 mn)WHAT ARE OPTION EXPIRIES?The FX option expiration price levels refer to the strike prices where option contracts are set to expire. These levels include both calls and puts.When you see "EUR/USD at 1.1600 for €4 billion" it means there is a total of €4 billion worth of options (calls ...
Weaker than expected Australian inflation data could dampen RBA tightening expectations further. Here’s what I’m watching on AUD/NZD and EUR/AUD in this case.
The minutes confirm the hold was a genuine deliberation rather than a formality, with the board explicitly weighing a pre-emptive 25 basis point hike against the case that policy already sits at the top of neutral rate estimates and is working as intended. The staff's own risk assessment, that risks to the inflation forecast are skewed to the upside, keeps a live tightening bias in play even with rates on hold, meaning upcoming data, particularly on the labour market, housing and Middle East-dri...
Markets have been buzzing about Fed rate hike odds lately, as the U.S. will be printing the central bank’s preferred inflation metric ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech.
The dollar's slide to its weakest level since May reflects a shift in the rates backdrop rather than a single catalyst, with the Treasury's expanded buyback plan adding to pressure on medium and long-term yields already primed for lower Fed expectations. HSBC's framing suggests near-term price action will stay driven by incoming data and rate pricing rather than the structural concerns building beneath the surface, meaning a September Fed hold could extend the greenback's slide. On the other sid...
I previewed the Reserve Bank of Australia August meeting minutes here:RBA minutes due Tuesday to detail hike-versus-hold debate after August pauseOtherwise a quiet fort of data agenda ahead: This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
The AUDUSD based last week just ahead of its 100-day moving average and the 50% retracement near 0.7070. Holding that key support gave buyers the go-ahead to push higher.The first move to the upside last week revisited the August 17 high near 0.7129 before the pair consolidated. The second push was supported by the rising 100-hour moving average, and a break to new weekly highs was helped by sharply higher commodity prices, including gold. The AUDUSD ultimately reached 0.7180, stopping short of ...
Full article hereAccording to CNBC, the US Treasury is considering using its Treasury General Account (TGA), the government's cash account at the Federal Reserve, currently holding nearly $1 trillion, to help finance its recently announced purchases of longer-dated Treasury bonds.Markets initially assumed the Treasury would fund the bond-buying program by issuing more short-term bills, consistent with Treasury Secretary Bessent's description of the operation as a "Treasury Twist". However, senio...
EUR/USD1.1680 (EUR 1.00 bn)1.1640 (EUR 1.33 bn)USD/JPY159.00 (US$ 350.12 mn)157.85 (US$ 542.01 mn)GBP/USD1.3530 (GBP 282.33 mn)USD/CHF0.8100 (US$ 300.00 mn)0.8000 (US$ 350.00 mn)USD/CAD1.3935 (US$ 304.46 mn)1.3855 (US$ 269.60 mn)1.3800 (US$ 230.00 mn)AUD/USD0.7120 (AUD 604.23 mn)EUR/GBP0.8570 (EUR 100.35 mn)WHAT ARE OPTION EXPIRIES?The FX option expiration price levels refer to the strike prices where option contracts are set to expire. These levels include both calls and puts.When you see "EUR/...
EUROPEAN SESSIONIn the European session, we don't have anything on the agenda today, with markets likely consolidating or extending the trends started with the Treasury buyback. The most important event this week will be Fed Chair Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday.AMERICAN SESSIONIn the American session, the only notable event is US Treasury Secretary Bessent's press conference at 2 pm ET where he's expected to unveil the 'toughest' sanctions in history against Iran. I thin...
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is AUD/USD moving today?
AUD/USD movements are primarily driven by interest rate decisions from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Federal Reserve (Fed), economic data releases from the Australian and US economies (CPI, GDP, employment), and geopolitical events. Check our live news feed above for today's specific drivers.
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What affects the AUD/USD exchange rate?
Key factors include Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate policies, economic data releases (Australian CPI, RBA rate decisions, employment data, commodity prices; US CPI, Federal Reserve interest rates, Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP), GDP), political events, trade balances, and market sentiment. Major announcements from RBA Governor and Board members and Fed Chair and FOMC members often trigger significant moves.