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AUD/USD rebounds on stronger inflation releaseThe Australian dollar has started the week with strong gains. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6708, up 0.91%. The Aussie has rebounded after falling 1.25% last week. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets on Tuesday and is expected to maintain the cash rate at 4.10%. The past two rate meetings have been close calls and that could be the case at Tuesday's meeting. The money markets, however, are squarely leaning towards a pause, with only a 14% chance of a hike, according to the ASX RBA Rate Tracker. Investors are basing expectations for a second straight pause on lower inflation and weaker retail sales. Both headline and core CPI eased in the second quarter, as inflation appears to be heading in the right direction. Retail sales surprised on the downside with a -0.8% reading in June, erasing the 0.8% gain in May and missing the consensus estimate of 0.0%. The RBA could surprise the markets with a hike, as inflation has fallen to 6% but is double the RBA's upper band of its 1%-3% range. As well, the labour market remains tight and the central bank is concerned that could lead to higher wages which means an increase in inflation. Tuesday's meeting will be the second to last for Governor Lowe, who may want to deliver another hike or two before his watch ends, in a bid to push inflation closer to the RBA's target. The RBA will release updated economic forecasts at the meeting, and investors will be especially interested in the inflation projections. The Melbourne Institute Inflation Gauge jumped 0.8% in July, rebounding from 0.1% in June and beating the consensus estimate of 0.5%. The upswing was somewhat surprising given last week's inflation report which showed a significant slowdown in inflation. The Australian dollar has moved sharply higher following the release. AUD/USD is testing resistance at 0.6697. Above, there is resistance at 0.6771 0.6573 and 0.6499 is providing support
by OANDA
A traders’ weekly playbook – no rest for the wicked Last week was some ride and I feel like I’ve aged 10 years, but what have we learnt? The Fed and the ECB are almost done tightening and market pricing shows this front and centre. In the case of the US, core PCE and the Employment Cost Index (ECI) showed us that price pressures and wages are abating. However, the US Q2 GDP print grew at an above-trend pace (at 2.4%), so we are staring at a resilient economy at a time when the Fed is done, and inflation grinds lower. Add in a 4.5% rally in Chinese equity on the week and the word ‘Goldilocks’ comes up liberally in conversation. It’s no wonder the chase is on and those underweight equity are feeling the heat. This positive growth factor is certainly not true in Europe and China, where growth has been consistently missing the mark – the US exceptionalism story is therefore firmly in play and keeps me constructive on the USD, even if the technicals/price action are not showing any strong bias to own USDs over other G10 FX. We see that the bullish trend in DM equity markets is mature and, in some cases, owned/loved – however, new highs seem more likely than not - Apple will need to impress in earnings this week. In Asia, it feels hard to trust the late week rally in HK50 or CHINAH, but I’m skewed long for another 3-5% upside. Huge inflows into mainland Chinese equities last week suggest more is to come. The BoJ threw a curve ball into the market on Friday with its cosmetic change to YCC – in essence, it was a brilliant move by the central bank, and they’ve managed to bridge the volatility that would come with a straight change to 1% in the YCC band, but have given themselves all the flexibility should they wish to tighten policy without causing ripples in the Japanese or global bond markets. After the fourth biggest trading range of 2023 on Friday in USDJPY, we should the ranges settle in the days ahead – Again, I don’t trust the last session sell-off in the JPY, notably vs the ZAR, MXN, and GBP, and we watch to see if the JP 10yr JGB grinds towards 75bp and above. We look forward to another big week of event risk – the BoE should hike by 25bp, while the RBA meeting is perhaps underpriced but line ball, and we know once we get the policy call the AUDUSD should revert to following USDCNH. US NFP should again highlight the US labour market is fine health, and EU inflation should offer a view that the ECB can’t be complacent but are close to the end. It's another week in paradise and managing risk and achieving correct position sizing will help you stay solvent. The marquee event risks for the week ahead: US Q2 earnings – while the bulk of the S&P500 market cap has reported Q2 earnings, in the week ahead we get around 15% of the market cap reporting. Numbers from the Apple and Amazon (both on 3 August) and QUALCOMM get the attention. Can we continue to grind to new highs in the US500 and NAS100? RBA meeting (1 Aug at 14:30) – Given the recent domestic economic data flow it will be a close call whether the RBA leave the cash rate at 4.1% or hike by 25bp. Interest rate futures price a 21% chance that the RBA leave rates on hold. I personally lean to a hold from the RBA – however, given the strength in the labour market data, increasing unit labour costs and house price data, one could argue this is under-pricing the risk of a hike. Bank of England (BoE) meeting (3 August at 21:00 AEST) - the BoE will choose between another pro-active 50bp hike or a more data-reactive 25bp hike. The market and economists see a higher probability of a 25bp hike, with the peak Bank rate expected to hit 5.83% by February 2024. We may also hear of an increased pace of quantitative tightening (QT) from October, although the BoE may wait until the September BoE meeting to update the market. US nonfarm payrolls (NFP - 4 August at 22:30 AEST) – the US labour market remains in rude health, and there are no clear signs of a cooling in the July employment data. In the lead-up to NFP we get ADP private payrolls and the JOLTS job openings report, so both could shape expectations for NFP. The consensus for NFP from economists is for 200,000 jobs to have been created, with the unemployment rate expected at 3.6%. Average Hourly Earnings (AHE) will be closely watched, as wages are a key consideration if the Fed are to go on an extended pause. The consensus is we see AHE +0.3% MoM / 4.2% YoY (from 4.4%). US ISM manufacturing (2 Aug 00:00 AEST) – The market looks for the index to come in at 46.9 (from 46.0), so a slight improvement from the June print. The ISM services print (due on 4 August) is also due this week and may be more influential on the USD. The market expects a slower pace of growth in the service sector with the index expected to print 53.0 (from 53.9 in June). A read below 50 in services ISM would likely see broad-market volatility pick up. Fed Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (1 Aug 04:00 AEST) – the SLOOS report on bank lending standards was referred to on several occasions at last week’s FOMC meeting – we expect a slowdown in credit and tighter lending, but whether this proves to be a volatility risk for markets seems unlikely. Watch the US banks close- the XLF and KBE ETFs offer good context here. China Manufacturing and Services PMI (31 July 11:30 AEST) – after last week’s Politburo meeting, there may be a limited reaction to this PMI report, as stimulus takes time to feed through to the real economy. For now, the market looks for the manufacturing index to come in at 48.9 (from 49.0) and services PMI at 53.0 (53.2) – a read below 50 shows contraction from the prior month, and above 50 signals expansion. EU CPI inflation (31 July 19:00 AEST) – the market expects the EU CPI estimate to come in at 5.3% (from 5.5%), with core CPI eyed at 5.4% (from 5.5%). The market currently prices 10bp of hikes for the next ECB meeting on 14 September – a 40% chance of a hike. An inflation print below 5.1% would be a surprise and should attract decent EUR sellers. EU manufacturing and services PMI (3 August 18:00 AEST) – this data point is a revision of the numbers announced on 24 July, so unless we get a marked revision to the preliminary print the data shouldn’t move the dial too intently. The market will be watching revisions to the service data more closely.
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by Pepperstone
AUD/NZD to benefit from yield differentials? A strong 2-day rally this week suggests AUD/NZD has printed its swing low at 1.07266. Whilst NZ inflation data was stronger than expected in Q2 and saw AUD/ZD pull back to 1.0800, we suspect it is still lower from the prior reads to allow the RBNZ to hold rates steady with an economy already in a recession. We therefore see today's retracement lower to 1.080 as a potential gift for bulls, and for a move to 1.0900 or even 1.1000 over the coming weeks. The RBA may still have to hike once or more and that could see expectations of a lower RBNZ-RBA cash rate and support AUD/NZD. A break beneath this week's low invalidates the bullish bias.
Long
by CityIndex
Aussie slips as inflation falls, Fed expected to hikeThe Australian dollar is in negative territory on Wednesday. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6758, down 0.49%. The Aussie fell as much as 0.90% earlier in the day but has recovered some of these losses. Australian inflation declined more than expected in the second quarter, sending the Australian dollar lower as pressure has eased on the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates. Headline inflation rose 6% y/y in the second quarter, down from 7% in the first quarter and below the consensus estimate of 6.2%. June monthly inflation dipped to 5.4% y/y as expected, below the May reading of 5.5%. The RBA Trimmed Mean CPI, a key gauge of core inflation, fell to 5.9% y/y in Q2, down from 6.6% in Q1 and just below the consensus of 6.0%. The positive inflation data was spoiled somewhat by services inflation, which accelerated to 6.3% in the second quarter, its highest level since 2001. A key factor driving up services inflation was higher rents, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The RBA meets on August 1st and investors have lowered the odds of a rate hike following the positive inflation report. The probability of a rate hike has fallen to 31%, down from 41% prior to the inflation report, according to the ASX RBA rate hike tracker. The RBA will release updated economic forecasts at the meeting, and investors will be especially interested in the inflation projections. What happens after August? An extended pause is the RBA's preferred move, but that will likely require inflation to continue heading lower toward the 2% target. Otherwise, the RBA will still have work to do on the inflation front and would likely have to continue tightening rates. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise rates at Wednesday's meeting, and investors have priced a hike at close to 100%. This would bring the benchmark rate to a range of 5.25% - 5.50%. Investors expect a pause in September but the Fed has signalled another rate hike after Wednesday's meeting. The Fed's rate policy will depend to a large extent on inflation levels and the strength of the labour market. AUD/USD is testing support at 0.6767. Below, there is support at 0.6687 There is resistance at 0.6811 and 0.6891
by OANDA
AUD/USD extends slide, Aussie employment report nextThe Australian dollar is down sharply on Wednesday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6774, down 0.55%. For anyone who enjoys strong volatility, look no further than the Australian dollar. Last week, AUD/USD climbed 2.18%, as the US dollar sagged badly after the June inflation report surprised on the downside. The Australian dollar hasn't been able to consolidate and has pared about half of those gains this week. Australia releases the June employment report on Thursday. After a banner reading in May, when the economy added 75,900 jobs, the consensus stands at a modest 15,000. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.6%. The Reserve Bank of Australia would prefer weaker job numbers as it tries to beat down inflation. The labour market has been surprisingly resilient in the face of the central bank's aggressive tightening, complicating the battle to curb inflation. The RBA has said that its decisions will be data-dependent, and inflation and employment numbers are critical to the RBA's rate path in the coming months. The central bank left rates alone at the meeting earlier this month and would like to extend the pause at the August 1st meeting. That, however, will require evidence that the economy is cooling and Thursday's employment numbers will be a key factor in the RBA's rate decision. The next meeting is on August 1st, with the money markets pricing a rate hike at just 25%, according to the ASX RBA rate tracker. The RBA has abandoned forward guidance in favor of making rate decisions based on economic data, which could make next week's employment report a game-changer as to whether the RBA pauses or hikes at the next meeting. AUD/USD is testing support at 0.6786. Below, there is support at 0.6676 0.6878 and 0.6947 are the next resistance lines
by OANDA
RBA - Bullish Consolidation with VolumesNSE: RBA is closing with a bullish consolidation candle supported with volumes. Today's volumes and candlestick formation indicates strong demand and stock should move to previous swing highs in the coming days. The stock has been moving along the horizontal support for the past few days which is indicating demand. One can look for a 8% to 12% gain on deployed capital in this swing trade. The view is to be discarded in the event of the stock breaking previous swing low. #NSEindia #Trading #StockMarketindia #Tradingview #SwingTrade
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by BrahmaBull31
AUD/USD pares losses ahead of RBA rate decisionThe Australian dollar is showing some movement right off the bat on Monday. AUD/USD fell as much as 70 pips in the Asian session but has recovered most of those losses. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6657 down 0.03%. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets on Tuesday, and it's a coin-toss as to whether the central bank will raise rates for a third straight time or will it take a pause. Traders have priced in a 52% chance of a pause, according to the ASX RBA rate tracker. Just one week ago, the odds of a pause were 70%, after May inflation declined more than expected. Headline CPI fell from 6.8% to 5.6%, its lowest level in 13 months. Core CPI eased to 6.1%, down from 6.7%. The split over what call the RBA will make on Tuesday is indicative of the case that can be made both for a hike and a pause. The drop in inflation is certainly welcome news, but the RBA wants inflation to fall faster, as it remains almost triple the target of 2%. Additional rate hikes would likely send inflation lower, but that would raise the risk of the economy tipping into a recession. The Australian economy has cooled down, but the labor market remains strong and consumer spending has been resilient, despite high inflation. Retail sales for May jumped 0.7% m/m, up from 0.0% in April and smashing the consensus of 0.1%. RBA members in favor of a hike can point to employment and retail sales data as evidence that the economy can withstand additional hikes. The RBA minutes, which can be considered a guide to its rate policy plans, might point to a pause at Tuesday's meeting. The April and May minutes were hawkish and the RBA raised rates after these releases. The June minutes were more dovish, sending the Australian dollar lower. Could that signal a pause? In the US, the week wrapped up with the PCE Price Index, the Fed's preferred inflation indicator. In June, the index rose 0.1% m/m, down from 0.4% in May. This indicates that the disinflation process continues and traders have raised the probability of a July hike to 88%, up from 74% a week ago, according to the CME FedWatch tool. 0.6659 is a weak resistance line. Above, there is resistance at 0.6722 0.6597 and 0.6534 are providing support
by OANDA
AUD/USD pushes higher, CPI nextThe Australian dollar is in positive territory on Tuesday. AUD/USD rose as high as 50 pips earlier but has pared these gains and is trading at 0.6685, up 0.16%. The Australian dollar is showing some life after last week's awful performance, in which it declined by 2.87%. On Wednesday, Australia releases the monthly inflation report for May. Inflation is expected to ease to 6.1% y/y, down from 6.8% in April. If the consensus is accurate, this would mark the lowest inflation level since March. The Reserve Bank will be keeping close tabs on the inflation release, especially core CPI, which is a more accurate gauge of inflation trends. The core rate fell from 6.9% to 6.5% in April, but that is incompatible with a 2% inflation target, and the RBA will need to see core inflation fall much more quickly before it can think about winding up the current rate-tightening cycle. The markets have priced in a rate pause from the Reserve Bank of Australia at 77%, and a significant drop in inflation on Wednesday should cement a pause at the July meeting. The RBA surprised the markets earlier this month when it raised rates by 25 basis points, bringing the cash rate to 4.35%. The minutes of the meeting indicated that the decision to hike was close, and a key factor in the decision was concern over persistently high inflation. The central bank is well aware of the pain inflicted on households and businesses due to rising rates, and a pause in rate hikes would provide some relief, as well as allow the RBA to monitor the effects of its rate policy. At the same time, the central bank has made it absolutely clear that its number one goal is curbing high inflation, which means Wednesday's inflation release could have a significant effect on the direction of the Australian dollar. AUD/USD put pressure on resistance at 0.6729 in the Asian session. Above, there is resistance at 0.6823 0.6598 and 0.6518 are providing support
by OANDA
AUD/USD drifting lower ahead of RBA minutesThe Australian dollar has started the week with losses. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6848, down 0.39%. The Australian dollar gained 1.95% last week and has soared 5.2% in the month of June. The Reserve Bank of Australia releases the minutes of the June meeting on Tuesday. At the meeting, the Bank decided to raise rates by 0.25%, bringing the benchmark rate to 4.10%. This surprised the markets, which had expected the central bank to pause. Governor Lowe continued his hawkish stance after the decision, defending the interest rate as necessary since "upside risks to the inflation outlook have increased". Lowe has his hands full with sticky inflation, which rose in April from 6.3% to 6.8% y/y, above the consensus of 6.4%. The core rate fell from 6.9% to 6.5%, but this is much too high for the RBA, which has a target of 2%. The RBA has projected that inflation will not fall to 2% until mid-2025, leaving little doubt that the current rate-hike cycle is not close to wrapping up. The minutes should provide insights about the rate hike and what the central bank has planned moving forward. The RBA meets next on July 4th. The Fed is also very concerned with inflation but took a different approach, as it paused at last week's meeting after ten consecutive hikes. Fed policymakers got some good news on Friday, as UoM inflation expectations eased to 3.3% in June, down sharply from 4.2% in May and lower than the 4.1% consensus. Inflation expectations haven’t been this low since March 2021 and this is another indication that inflation is heading lower. The UoM Consumer Sentiment report climbed from 59.2 to 63.9, due to lower inflation expectations as well as the resolution of the banking crisis, according to the report. AUD /USD tested support at 0.6836 earlier. Next, there is support at 0.6729 0.6940 and 0.7004 are the next resistance lines
by OANDA
AUDNZD Potential UpsidesHey Traders, In today's trading session, we are paying close attention to the AUDNZD currency pair, as we believe there might be an opportunity to buy around the 1.09600 zone. From a technical standpoint, AUDNZD is currently in an uptrend but experiencing a corrective phase. It is approaching a significant support zone around 1.09600, which adds to its appeal as a potential buying opportunity. From a fundamental perspective, it's worth noting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is still in the process of gradually raising interest rates. This indicates their intention to tighten monetary policy in order to manage the economy. On the other hand, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has officially halted any further rate hikes, suggesting a more stable or potentially looser monetary policy approach. Considering both the technical and fundamental factors, the current market conditions suggest that the AUDNZD pair could present an attractive buying opportunity near the 1.09600 support zone. Trade safe, Joe.
Long
by JoeChampion
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AUD/USD rally continues, Fed decision loomsThe Australian dollar continues to gain ground and is trading at 0.6795, up 0.42%. The Aussie has been red-hot in June, gaining 4.4%. Australia releases the May employment report early Thursday. The labour market has stayed solid despite aggressive rate hikes from the central bank, but there may be signs of cracks. In April, Australia shed jobs for the first time in three months, including 27,100 full-time jobs. The RBA won't be able to pause rates for an extended period unless it is convinced that the labour market is cooling down. The economy is expected to have gained 15,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate is projected to remain at 3.7%. US headline inflation fell to 4.0% in May, down from 4.9% and the lowest level since March 2021. This was positive news, but the decline was driven by a drop in lower food and energy prices. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, fell from 5.5% to 5.3%, a modest drop. Core CPI at its current level is not compatible with the Fed's 2% target, which will likely mean more rate hikes unless the core rate decelerates at a faster clip. The highlight of the week is the Fed rate decision later today. The markets are widely expecting a pause, which would break the streak of ten straight rate hikes. The rate decision may be a foregone conclusion, but the rate statement and Powell press conference could shed some light on what the Fed has planned next. If the Fed stresses that the current tightening cycle is not over, it could dampen risk sentiment and provide some support to the US dollar. AUD /USD is putting pressure on resistance at 0.6804. Next, there is resistance at 0.6863 0.6729 and 0.6632 are providing support
by OANDA
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AUD/USD hits one-month high, Chinese inflation eyedThe Australian dollar has bounced back on Thursday after losing ground on Wednesday. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6681, up 0.42% on the day. The Australian dollar touched a high of 0.6690 on Wednesday, its highest level in a month. The RBA surprised the markets with a rate hike on Wednesday, noting that inflation had unexpectedly risen in April and GDP in the first quarter was higher than the RBA had predicted. The RBA statement said that more tightening might be needed "to ensure that inflation returns to target in a reasonable timeframe". Lowe was even more candid in remarks at a public engagement on Wednesday, saying that the Bank has been patient in the battle to get inflation back to the 2-3% target "but our patience has a limit and the risks are testing that limit.” Lowe appeared to be referring to the upside risk in inflation, and he could be hinting at a "higher and longer" stance with rate policy until inflation returns closer to target. Inflation has peaked, but at the current level of 7%, Lowe may be sending a message that inflation is falling far too slowly and he's prepared to keep raising rates, even if this results in a hard landing for the economy. China will release inflation data on Friday. Inflation is projected to rise to 0.3% in May, up from 0.1% in April. An improvement from the April reading would reduce concerns that China could be facing disinflation and may have to respond by cutting interest rates. On Wednesday, China released soft trade data, which showed exports fell by 7.5%. This has raised doubts about China's economic recovery. The Australian dollar, which is highly sensitive to Chinese data, lost ground following the release. AUD/USD continues to test resistance at 0.6677. Above, there is resistance at 0.6749 There is support at 0.6568 and 0.6496
by OANDA
Further Upside for the AUDUSDThe RBA surprised markets by hiking rates 25bps, taking interest rates in Australia to 4.1%. This decision saw the AUDUSD rise steadily from the 0.66 price level up toward the 0.67 resistance level. As the price maintains above the bullish ichimoku cloud and the 200MA signals further upside potential, look for the AUDUSD to break above the 0.67 resistance level to trade up toward the next resistance and round number level of 0.68. This move higher would need to be supported by further weakness in the DXY (checkout DXY analysis in the link)
Long
by JinDao_Tai
AUD/USD rises to 1-month high, shrugs off soft GDPThe Australian dollar has extended its rally on Wednesday. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6689, up 0.28%. Today's weak GDP report and soft Chinese trade data haven't spoiled the party, as the Australian dollar is up 1.2% this week. Australia's GDP slowed to 0.2% in the first quarter, down from 0.6% in Q4 2022 and missing the consensus of 0.3%. On an annual basis, GDP fell to 2.3%, following a 2.7% gain in Q4 2022 and shy of the consensus of 2.4%. The economy is cooling down, and that really shouldn't come as a surprise. The cost of living crisis, rising interest rates and weaker demand have taken a bite out of economic activity. China's reopening has faltered, as May trade data showed a decline in exports and imports. This is bad news for Australian exporters, as their largest market is China. The GDP report was released just hours after the RBA announced a 25-basis point rate hike. The RBA has surprised the markets with two straight rate hikes as it wages a relentless war against inflation, which isn't coming down fast enough for the central bank. Governor Lowe reiterated after the decision that the RBA would do whatever it takes to bring inflation back down to its 2-3% target, from the current 7%. Core inflation has been stickier than expected and that means that more rate hikes can be expected. The cash rate is currently at 4.10% and the RBA has looked at different scenarios in which the cash rate peaked at 4.8%. The RBA may not actually move to that level, as the danger of a recession would be high, but there's little doubt that more rate hikes are on the way. AUD/USD is testing resistance at 0.6677. Above, there is resistance at 0.6749 There is support at 0.6568 and 0.6496
by OANDA
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AUDUSD Potential Forecast | 6th June 2023 Fundamental Backdrop RBA hike rates by 0.25bps today, resulting in strong bullish momentum. RBA hiking rates highlights the stubborn level of inflation that AUD faces. Technical Confluences Near term resistance level at 0.67066 where price can potentially react to. 0.67066 will serve as a point of target. Idea Will wait for retracement before entering onto longs. NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER The trading related ideas posted by OlympusLabs are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk, and individuals should carefully consider their investment objectives, financial situation, and risk tolerance before making any trading decisions based on our ideas. We are not a licensed financial advisor or professional, and the information we are providing is based on our personal experience and research. We make no guarantees or promises regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided, and users should do their own research and analysis before making any trades. Users should be aware that trading involves significant risk, and there is no guarantee of profit. Any trading strategy may result in losses, and individuals should be prepared to accept those risks. OlympusLabs and its affiliates are not responsible for any losses or damages that may result from the use of our trading related ideas or the information provided on our platform. Users should seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor or professional if they have any doubts or concerns about their investment strategies.
Long
by OlympusLab
AUD/USD extends gains after RBA surpriseThe Australian dollar continues to roll and has extended its rally on Tuesday. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6659, up 0.63% on the day. The Aussie has sparkled in June, surging 2.4%. On the economic calendar, Australia releases GDP early on Wednesday. The markets are expecting a solid gain of 2.7% in the first quarter, up from 2.4% in Q4 2022. The markets were confident that the RBA would pause at today's meeting, projecting a 67% chance of a hike. I wrote yesterday that although a pause was likely, Governor Lowe has a habit of surprising the markets. Well, make that the second straight month that the markets have guessed wrong about a pause, with the RBA hiking each time by 25 basis points. Even with the surprise hike, the benchmark cash rate of 4.10% remains below most of the major central banks, including the Federal Reserve. Australian inflation has been heading in the right direction, dropping from 7.8% to 7.0% in April. This is evidently not fast enough for the RBA, which has a target of 2-3%. Governor Lowe has been hawkish and said last week that the Bank will do whatever it takes to bring inflation back down to target so perhaps the real surprise is why the markets keep expecting a pause when Lowe keeps repeating that inflation is way too high. Lowe reiterated this position in the rate statement, saying that "inflation in Australia has passed its peak, but at 7% is still too high and it will be some time yet before it is back in the target range". Households and businesses will feel even more pain from the hike, but that's a price the RBA believes is necessary to beat public enemy number one - inflation.
by OANDA
Aussie Shows Short-term Bullish Formation Ahead of RBAStocks, USD and US yields are again moving in the same direction, so we may expect that one should give up this week. On overlay chart of XXX/USd pairs, we can Aussie with some impressive run from last week that occurred, before US yields stabilized, and the reason for the relatively strong AUD was the release of Australian inflation figures that came out worse than expected, 6.8%, but still below 7% from previous reading. So there is a chance that RBA will be more hawkish this week, meaning that Aussie can stay in intraday uptrend, which certainly can be the case if we consider that recovery from the low was sharp and looks like an impulse, so more gains can be seen after a-b-c retracement. Traders will have a close eye on this one for potential traders going into the RBA rate decision. We see nice support at 0.6560, while upward projection is at 0.6675-0,67, This view is unchanged while price is above 0.6459. Make sure you dont miss our next free webinar here on Tradingview. Link is below.
by ew-forecast
AUDUSD Weekly Forecast CashRate | 4th June 2023Fundamental Backdrop RBA Gov Lowe mentioned "Very Much in Data-Dependent Mode on Interest Rates", "Monetary Policy in Restrictive Territory" This means that the RBA is closely monitoring economic data and could potentially continue increasing interest rates CPI y/y also increased from 6.3% to 6.8%, this shows inflation is still on a strong rise which can lead to an increase in interest rates. Cash Rate on Tuesday expected to maintain at 3.85% Technical Confluences Near-term resistance level at 0.66196 Next resistance at 0.67860 Near-term support level at 0.65220 Idea If the RBA chooses to maintain its cash rate at 3.85% on Tuesday, we could see the AUD drop towards the near-term support at 0.65220. However, if the unexpected occurs and the RBA chooses to increase its interest rates, we could see the price rise above the near-term resistance level at 0.66196, before heading towards the next resistance at 0.67860. NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER The trading related ideas posted by OlympusLabs are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk, and individuals should carefully consider their investment objectives, financial situation, and risk tolerance before making any trading decisions based on our ideas. We are not a licensed financial advisor or professional, and the information we are providing is based on our personal experience and research. We make no guarantees or promises regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided, and users should do their own research and analysis before making any trades. Users should be aware that trading involves significant risk, and there is no guarantee of profit. Any trading strategy may result in losses, and individuals should be prepared to accept those risks. OlympusLabs and its affiliates are not responsible for any losses or damages that may result from the use of our trading related ideas or the information provided on our platform. Users should seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor or professional if they have any doubts or concerns about their investment strategies.
Short
by OlympusLab
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AUDUSD SELL | CPI, RBA Gov Lowe speaks | 31st May 2023Fundamental Backdrop RBA Gov Lowe spoke today He mentioned "Very Much in Data-Dependent Mode on Interest Rates", " "Monetary Policy in Restrictive Territory" This means that the RBA is closely monitoring economic data and could potentially continue increasing interest rates CPI y/y also increased from 6.3% to 6.8%, this shows inflation is still on a strong rise which can lead to the increase in interest rates. Technical Confluences Near-term resistance level at 0.65100 Near-term support level at 0.64150 Idea Today's speech by RBA Gov Lowe indicates towards raising more interest rates in the future. Based on previous data whenever the RBA raises interest rates, the AUD rises a few days before it drops. We could see the AUD head towards the next support level at 0.64150 if interest rates are raised on 6th June. NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER The trading related ideas posted by OlympusLabs are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk, and individuals should carefully consider their investment objectives, financial situation, and risk tolerance before making any trading decisions based on our ideas. We are not a licensed financial advisor or professional, and the information we are providing is based on our personal experience and research. We make no guarantees or promises regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided, and users should do their own research and analysis before making any trades. Users should be aware that trading involves significant risk, and there is no guarantee of profit. Any trading strategy may result in losses, and individuals should be prepared to accept those risks. OlympusLabs and its affiliates are not responsible for any losses or damages that may result from the use of our trading related ideas or the information provided on our platform. Users should seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor or professional if they have any doubts or concerns about their investment strategies.
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