
AUD/USD Breakout Builds as Yen Strength Softens the Dollar
AUD/USD is trading at its highest since early May, with the yen’s continued rally helping soften the dollar and amplify the Aussie’s upside response.
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AUD/USD is trading at its highest since early May, with the yen’s continued rally helping soften the dollar and amplify the Aussie’s upside response.

Australian household spending strengthened again in July, adding to inflation and construction data supporting a September RBA hike.

The US dollar moved against its recent macro playbook on Monday. AUD/USD paid the price, although bulls still hold the upper hand.

The RBA kept rates at 4.35% but retained a hawkish bias. AUD/USD now looks to US CPI for direction as traders scale back RBA hike expectations.

A likely RBA hawkish hold and higher energy prices are strengthening the fundamental case for the Australian dollar against European currencies. EUR/AUD and GBP/AUD are in focus as traders assess whether those macro tailwinds translate to fresh downside.

Markets are pricing in a “hawkish hold” with the RBA acknowledging the upside risks to inflation and hinting that the next move will be an increase - see what that might mean for AUD/USD!