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AUD directionless after mixed jobs report & rate hike uncertainty

AUD remains steady as mixed employment data clouds the outlook for a rate hike. Read how external factors and central bank actions influence trading opportunities.

Australian and NZ dollars rise against the yen but fall against the dollar

Key points The Australian dollar climbed 0.2% to 106.98 yen, marking a rebound after four consecutive sessions of declines. This recovery came after suspected intervention from Tokyo last week, which disrupted the popular carry trade, where investors borrow in a low-interest currency like the yen to invest in higher-yielding assets. The intervention saw the AussieContinue Reading

Aussie strengthens against the Kiwi and Yen amidst diverging rate outlooks

The Australian dollar (AUDUSD) stood strong at NZ$1.1080, close to a 20-month high of $1.1017 reached on Wednesday. This strength followed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) unexpected signal of potential rate cuts.

Aussie approaches six-month high despite diverging rate expectations

The Australian dollar (AUD) is nearing a six-month high due to yield differentials and prospects of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The New Zealand dollar (NZD) faces an important central bank policy meeting.

Asian stocks reach 27-month high, dollar falls on rate cut speculation

Key points Asia stocks soared to a 27-month high on Thursday, driven by softer U.S. economic data that increased the likelihood of a September rate cut. This development boosted bonds and commodities while dragging down the dollar. A holiday in the United States led to thin trading as investors awaited the outcome of the UKContinue Reading

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