Bullish
AUD/USD rises to 0.7198 amid RBA rate hike expectations and strong Australian data.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD), with AUD/USD reaching a three-month high of 0.7198. This rally is driven by heightened expectations of a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate hike, fueled by stronger-than-expected July inflation and robust household spending data. Despite a firm USD supported by solid PCE inflation data, the AUD's gains were sustained.
Key points
- AUD/USD hits three-month high as risk appetite improves.
- Australian Dollar holds strong due to RBA rate hike bets.
- US data shows mixed signals; initial jobless claims dip, goods trade balance widens.
Sources
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