AUDUSDAustralian Dollar / US Dollar
Australian Dollar / US Dollar (AUDUSD) is a FOREX-listed fx covered by Valdrans. Last close $0.69852, -0.03% on the day; +0.41% over 1 week, -2.47% over 4 weeks, -2.02% over 6 months (prices as of 11 Oct 2026).
- Last close (11 Oct 2026)
- $0.69852
- Today
- -0.03%
- 1 week
- +0.41%
- 4 weeks
- -2.47%
- 6 months
- -2.02%
Coverage of AUDUSD(16)
RBA raises cash rate to 4.6%; Australian consumer sentiment falls 4.7%
The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index fell 4.7% to 80.4 in October 2026 following the RBA's fourth rate rise of the year, with the AUD/USD identified as the currency directly linked to the decision. No ASX 200 price move was reported in the brief.
France-Germany 10-year bond spread hits widest level since 1990
The France-Germany 10-year government bond spread reached its widest point in Bloomberg records back to 1990; the euro fell to a 16-month low against sterling and EUR/CHF tested 0.9300 from recent support near 0.9475–0.9480; Societe Generale and Deutsche Bank each declined more than 5% on 7 October.
Yen fell versus dollar after BOJ September summary; Nikkei 225 rose
USDJPY rose and the Nikkei 225 gained on 1 October 2026 after the Bank of Japan's September meeting summary omitted imminent rate-hike signals. Japan's Prime Minister also issued a statement on yen confidence following the BOJ release.
Australia Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.6 in September 2026, entering contraction
Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.6 in September 2026 from 52.0 in August, crossing into contraction. New orders declined for the first time since June, with job losses and weaker output also recorded over the period.
RBA raises cash rate 25bp to 4.6%; Australian dollar falls to 0.6999
The RBA unanimously raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6% on 29 September 2026, its highest since 2011. AUD/USD traded near 0.6999 following the decision, while the US dollar strengthened against six of seven major currencies tracked.
Australia unemployment rose to 4.6% in August 2026; AUD affected
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in August 2026, its highest since late 2021, while 39,500 jobs were added — more than double consensus. Full-time employment fell 6,300 as part-time roles rose 45,800. AUDUSD featured in coverage ahead of the RBA meeting scheduled for 29 September 2026.
JPMorgan flags 10 mb/d supply disruption; Brent rises to $105.65
JPMorgan reported approximately 10 million barrels per day of oil supply as disrupted six months into the Iran conflict, citing Strait of Hormuz restrictions. Brent crude rose to $105.65 per barrel on 25 September from $102 earlier in the week, while WTI stood at $93.11.
Bank of Japan raises rate 25bp to 1.25%; yen weakens, Nikkei gains
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on 18 September 2026; USDJPY rose toward 158.00 and the yen fell 0.72%, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5% and the 10-year Japanese Government Bond yield declined following the announcement.
US-China agree $30 billion tariff reduction after Xi-Trump Washington summit
The US and China agreed to reduce tariffs by $30 billion following a three-day summit concluding 26 September 2026; the Busan accord trade truce was extended through 10 January, the PBOC set the yuan reference rate at 6.7489 against the dollar, and Boeing's order position with Chinese carriers was reported as strained.
Australia June CPI prints 3.8%, below 4.0% consensus; RBA August hike probability drops
Australia's June 2024 CPI printed at 3.8% year-on-year, missing the 4.0% consensus, with the monthly reading falling 0.1% against an expected 0.2% rise. Market-implied probability of an RBA August rate hike dropped to approximately 4%, and traders reduced bets on further hikes for 2024.
Australia added 76,300 jobs in June 2026; unemployment held at 4.4%
Australia's June 2026 labour market data showed a net gain of 76,300 jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.4%, matching the prior month and market consensus. The brief noted that job additions were predominantly part-time positions.
Brent crude hits $100.30, WTI $91.70 amid Persian Gulf shipping attacks
Brent crude rose to $100.30 per barrel and WTI climbed to $91.70 per barrel, each gaining over $10 per barrel since Monday, following more than 60 commercial ship attacks across Persian Gulf chokepoints; European natural gas prices rose to four-month highs and U.S. equity markets declined as crude crossed $100.
Leveraged funds set record NZD short positions as of 20 July 2026
Leveraged funds held record short positions in NZD/USD as of 20 July 2026, according to Bloomberg Markets. The positioning was reported in the context of a rebound in Brent crude and WTI crude prices.
China June exports rose 27%; vehicle shipments hit monthly record
China's goods exports rose 27% year-on-year in June 2026, the fastest pace since 2021, with the trade balance reaching $125.8 billion against a $121 billion consensus; imports rose 36% year-on-year versus a 24% forecast, and vehicle exports exceeded 1 million units for the first time in a single month.
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.
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.