Reserve Bank of Australia

AUD/USD records a third week of gains, fueled by unexpected inflation data and hawkish expectations from the Reserve Bank of Australia. Mixed economic indicators from China add complexity to economic outlook.

2024-07-01T06:45:00+0100

The AUD/USD finished higher at .6641 (+0.38%) despite a robust US dollar and hawkish signals from the RBA. Focus on upcoming monthly CPI indicator and Q2 inflation data, with markets anticipating potential rate hikes.

2024-06-24T07:42:35+0100

As consumer spending dips due to rising living costs and multiple RBA interest rate hikes, major retailers like Baby Bunting and JB Hi-Fi face profit downgrades. Discover analysts' ratings and market reactions amidst this shift.

2024-05-15T02:14:44+0100

The Asian session was slightly mixed to start the day, as the surprise expansion in US March manufacturing activities overnight triggered mostly a downside reaction across Wall Street.

2024-04-02T06:31:26+0100

The Asian session was met with a slightly positive open, as risk sentiments attempt to stabilise following recent profit-taking.

2024-03-27T02:14:42+0000

As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) prepares for its August meeting, financial markets keenly await the decision on the official cash rate. Will the RBA hold steady or surprise with a rate hike?

2023-07-31T06:12:18+0100

An in-depth analysis of the Reserve Bank of Australia's July Board meeting minutes, highlighting the impact of unemployment rates, Q2 CPI reports, and retail sales on the likelihood of an August rate rise.

2023-07-24T05:51:05+0100

The AUD/USD battles pressure amidst RBA's decision to hold rates, while consumer confidence data and Governor Lowe's speech loom this week. The currency's trajectory is under watch.

2023-07-10T03:57:26+0100