AUDUSDAustralian Dollar / US Dollar
Australian Dollar / US Dollar (AUDUSD) is a FOREX-listed fx covered by Valdrans. Last close $0.69940, +0.15% on the day; +0.23% over 1 week, +1.41% over 4 weeks, +1.15% over 6 months (prices as of 26 Jul 2026).
- Last close (26 Jul 2026)
- $0.69940
- Today
- +0.15%
- 1 week
- +0.23%
- 4 weeks
- +1.41%
- 6 months
- +1.15%
Coverage of AUDUSD(10)
Brent surges past $100 as Iran rejects ceasefire and Hormuz remains closed
A heavily event-driven overnight session dominated by energy price surge, geopolitical escalation in the Middle East, and broad equity and bond market declines across Asia.
Brent approaches $96 after Houthi tanker attacks and 12th consecutive US strike on Iran
A geopolitically active overnight session dominated by Middle East escalation, driving oil to six-week highs while Asian chip stocks rose on Alphabet's $200bn AI capex announcement.
Oil swings from $90 to $80 as Iran signals diplomacy amid Hormuz shutdown
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran escalation and a late diplomatic pivot, with oil whipsawing and European equities recovering from early losses.
Russia launches large-scale Ukraine strike as Asian chip stocks fall 6%
A busy overnight session marked by Russia's major Ukraine strike, a sharp Asia tech selloff, and oil slipping for a third session amid Iran talks progress.
Australia May 2026 unemployment fell to 4.4%; part-time jobs led gains
Australia's unemployment rate fell to 4.4% from 4.5% in May 2026, matching consensus, as employment rebounded from April declines; job gains were concentrated in part-time positions and the participation rate was unchanged.
Kospi rebounds after 10% rout; UK PM Starmer resigns, Burnham tipped as successor
A busy overnight session dominated by tech selloff aftershocks, a dramatic UK political development, and acute oil freight disruption in the Persian Gulf.
Japan June PMI composite hits three-month high; input costs surge
Japan's flash June 2026 composite PMI rose to 52.5, a three-month high, as manufacturing reached 54.9 and services improved to 51.8; input costs rose to their strongest level since July 2022, and manufacturing payrolls expanded at their fastest pace in over eight years.
Iran sanctions waiver granted; Brent slides to $77.51 as peace talks progress
A moderately active overnight session dominated by US-Iran diplomacy, oil price declines, and deteriorating Hong Kong equity sentiment.
SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club as Korean equities double in 2026
An active overnight session dominated by Korean semiconductor milestones, US-Iran diplomatic developments, and UAE's departure from OPEC.
Brent falls 5.9% to $97.44 as US-Iran Hormuz negotiations advance
European session dominated by sharp oil price moves on conflicting US-Iran diplomatic signals, with Italian equities reaching a 26-year record high.