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Aussie and kiwi poised to end the month with solid gains as U.S. dollar weakens
The Australian and New Zealand dollars are on track to finish the month with strong gains, buoyed by breaks through key chart barriers and a waning U.S. dollar. The Australian dollar (AUD) stood at $0.6797 after reaching an eight-month high of $0.6823, marking a 3.9% gain for the month. -vtmarkets.com
Aussie targets $0.6871 on strong inflation data; kiwi gains on confidence boost
Key points: The Australian and New Zealand dollars have held firm near their eight-month highs, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar and momentum from technical buyers aiming to push through chart resistance levels. The Australian dollar (AUDUSD) currently trades around $0.6793, just below its recent peak of $0.6812. As momentum builds, support is identified at $0.6759Continue Reading
Aussie rally pauses before key inflation data release
The Australian dollar took a breather on Tuesday, holding steady at $0.6773 after retreating from its 2024 high of $0.6798. This pause comes as traders await the release of July’s domestic inflation data, which is expected to have a notable impact on the currency’s direction. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar hits seven-month low on rate cut expectations; Powell’s speech in spotlight
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar hovered near its lowest point in seven months, driven by increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates as soon as next month.
U.S. dollar steady as markets await FOMC minutes and Powell’s remarks
The U.S. dollar struggled to gain momentum on Monday, trading within a tight range against its major peers. Investors are holding their breath as they await key events later this week that could offer new insights into the future path of U.S. interest rates.
Australian dollar gets jobs boost, Kiwi feels rate pain
The Australian dollar (AUD) experienced a modest uplift on Thursday, touching $0.6609, following an unexpected surge in employment figures. The 58,200 jobs added in July far surpassed market forecasts of a 20,000 gain, indicating a resilient labour market despite broader economic challenges.
Australian dollar faces resistance while kiwi advances awaiting rate decision
The Australian dollar nudged higher on Tuesday, brushing up against resistance as a rally in Japanese stocks bolstered risk sentiment across the market.
Australian dollar rises on hawkish hold from the RBA
The Australian dollar appreciates to near one-week high after RBA maintains cash rate at 4.35% and warns inflation remains high. US Fed rate cuts also influence the Aussie.
Australian and New Zealand dollars face pressure from US growth concerns
Key points: The Australian dollar remained near three-month lows on Friday. Weak U.S. data has increased fears of a sharp slowdown in the world’s largest economy, driving investors to seek safety in the yen and Swiss franc. Aussie slides to near three-month low amid carry trade unwinding Picture: Aussie declines, trading at 0.65137 on theContinue Reading
Aussie and Kiwi hold steady as bond rally fuels rate cut hopes
The Australian dollar (AUDUSD) held at $0.6540, recovering from a three-month low of $0.6480 overnight. Support lies around $0.6466, with resistance at $0.6580.
