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AUD/USD trades at 0.6951 after RBA's 25bps rate hike to 4.60%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% on October 5, 2026. Despite this hike, the Australian Dollar (AUD) remains below the 0.70 threshold against the US Dollar (USD), indicating market skepticism about the RBA's tightening measures.
Key points
- RBA raises cash rate to 4.60%, the highest in 15 years.
- AUD/USD remains below 0.70 post-rate hike, signaling market skepticism.
- US services sector shows resilience, with ISM Services PMI at 54.9 in September.
- US Treasury yields edge higher, supporting USD strength.
Sources
- Why AUD/USD Slipped as the RBA Hiked Rates – AUDUSD AnalysisVantage Markets · October 5, 2026
- Australian Dollar edges higher even as robust US services, firm Dollar cap gainsFXStreet · October 5, 2026
- AUD/USD Outlook: RBA Hike Priced In as Yields Ease, Momentum FadesForex.com · October 5, 2026
- AUD/USD trades flat, retains downside biasEconoTimes · October 1, 2026
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