Reserve Bank of Australia

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The Reserve Bank of Australia is Australia's central bank and the issuer of Australian-dollar banknotes. It sets monetary policy through its statutory decision-making structure, manages reserves, provides settlement services and supports financial stability. Australian coins are issued through the Commonwealth and produced by the Royal Australian Mint, not by the central bank. The institution governs monetary and payment functions, while AUD is the currency circulating within that framework.

Australian Dollar Outlook Shifts as Goldman Sachs Expects RBA Rate Hike

Goldman Sachs now forecasts the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its policy rate to 4.60% in November after a broader-than-expected inflation surprise, supporting the Australian Dollar even as global market volatility continues

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Australian Dollar Climbs to Three-Month High on Inflation Surprise

The Australian dollar has reached its strongest level since May, as higher-than-expected inflation data increases the likelihood of further Reserve Bank of Australia rate hikes and shifts market expectations for monetary policy

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Australian Dollar Climbs to Three-Month High on Inflation Pressure

The Australian dollar is set for its longest weekly winning streak since 2021, as persistent inflation and expectations of further Reserve Bank of Australia rate hikes drive the currency higher against its global peers

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US Dollar Holds Near Highs as Inflation Data Delays Rate Cut Hopes

The US dollar remains close to a one-week high after July's inflation figures exceeded forecasts, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated. Markets now await signals from central bank leaders at Jackson Hole

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Australian Dollar Rises as RBA Rate Hike Expected in November

The Reserve Bank of Australia is now forecast to raise its cash rate to 4.60% in November after July inflation data exceeded expectations, strengthening the Australian Dollar's yield advantage and shifting currency market sentiment

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Australian Dollar Rises as Inflation Surprises, US Dollar Holds Steady

Australia's dollar climbed to a near three-month high after inflation data exceeded forecasts, prompting speculation about further rate hikes. Meanwhile, the US dollar remained stable as markets awaited key US inflation figures and central bank signals

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Australian Dollar Eyes Recent Highs as Global Risk Appetite Improves

The Australian dollar is approaching its short-term peak, buoyed by a shift toward riskier assets, falling oil prices, and reduced Middle East tensions, with investors watching key support and resistance levels in major currency pairs

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Pound Faces Pressure as Australian Inflation Data Looms

The Pound-to-Australian Dollar rate is testing a key support after six weeks of narrowing moves, with upcoming Australian inflation figures expected to determine whether the pair breaks lower or finds relief

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Australian Dollar Holds Yield Advantage Over New Zealand Dollar

Diverging interest-rate expectations and energy market dynamics are giving the Australian dollar a relative edge against the New Zealand dollar, but market positioning and inflation risks could trigger sharp reversals

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NZD/USD, USD/JPY, and AUD/USD Face Key Tests as Policy Shifts Loom

The New Zealand, Japanese, and Australian currency pairs are set for heightened volatility as central bank meetings, inflation data, and shifting global capital flows drive market direction in the coming week

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Australian Dollar and Swedish Krona Stand Out in G10 Currency Outlook

Morgan Stanley's latest G10 currency scorecard singles out the Australian Dollar and Swedish Krona for bullish prospects, while the US Dollar, Pound, and Yen face renewed pressure as central banks pause and market risks shift

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Pound Sterling Climbs Against Dollar as US Yields Slide

The British Pound reached a new August high versus the US Dollar after a sharp drop in US Treasury yields, while its performance against other major currencies remained mixed, reflecting diverging economic signals and central bank expectations

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Australian Dollar Faces Pressure as Policy Gap with New Zealand Widens

Bank of America expects the Australian dollar to weaken against the New Zealand dollar as diverging central bank policies and shifting migration trends reshape the outlook for the AUD/NZD exchange rate

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Pound to Australian Dollar Faces Breakout as Key Data Looms

The GBP/AUD exchange rate is nearing a decisive move after weeks of narrowing trading, with upcoming Australian jobs and wage data expected to determine the next direction for the pair

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Australian Dollar Outlook Strengthens as Gold Correlation Rises

Standard Chartered projects the AUD/USD rate to reach 0.74 within three months and 0.75 in a year, citing support from the Reserve Bank of Australia, Chinese growth, commodity demand, and a stronger link to gold prices

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Revolut Gains French Banking Licence as Bunq Faces US Setback

Major developments in global banking this week include Revolut's full French licence, Bunq's US charter rejection, Bank of America's $1.9bn move into India, and a $1.44bn sale of Moneris in Canada, with executive changes at NAB also in focus

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Pound Sterling Holds Near 1.35 as UK Growth Data Fails to Convince

Sterling remains close to 1.35 against the US dollar after UK GDP growth outpaces expectations, but uneven gains and cautious market sentiment highlight ongoing risks from inflation, energy prices, and global economic uncertainty

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Pound Edges Up Against Australian Dollar as Risk Appetite Fades

The Pound to Australian Dollar rate inched higher as global risk aversion weighed on the Australian Dollar, while hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia signals may cap Sterling's gains above AU$1.91

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Australian Dollar Outlook Steady as RBA Holds Rates at 4.35%

Goldman Sachs expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep its policy rate unchanged through 2026, reinforcing the Australian Dollar's appeal as inflation and economic data remain closely watched by markets

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Pound to Australian Dollar: RBA Holds, US Data Sets the Tone

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep rates steady, but the direction of the Pound to Australian Dollar exchange rate this week will likely be shaped by US inflation data and the resulting moves in the US Dollar.

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Dollar, Euro, and Australian Dollar Hold Steady Before US Inflation Data

Major currencies including the US dollar, euro, and Australian dollar remained stable as traders weighed weak US jobs data, rising oil prices, and geopolitical risks ahead of a key US inflation report that could shape global monetary policy

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Yen Nears 160 Against Dollar as Intervention Effects Fade

The Japanese yen has lost much of its recent intervention-driven strength, trading close to 160 per US dollar, while the Australian dollar holds near an eight-week high after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates unchanged

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South Korean Won Drops as Dollar Strengthens, Yen Retreats

The South Korean won led declines among Asian currencies as the US dollar gained ground and the Japanese yen lost recent intervention-driven strength. Investors are watching upcoming US inflation data for signals on future Federal Reserve policy.

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