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AUD/USD hovers around 0.6200 before US ISM Manufacturing PMI

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Last updated: 2025/01/03 at 4:17 PM
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The AUD/USD pair is currently trading around 0.6200 as investors wait for the release of the US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The Fed has signaled fewer interest rate cuts for this year, leading to expectations of a “slower and cautious” approach. This comes as policymakers are positive about the US economic outlook, with interest rates expected to remain unchanged at the upcoming policy meeting on January 29.

The US Dollar (USD) has slightly dropped ahead of the ISM Manufacturing PMI data but remains close to a two-year high. Meanwhile, the Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading sideways as investors anticipate the release of the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for November. Signs of accelerating price pressures in the CPI data could delay the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) plans of pivoting to interest rate cuts.

RBA Governor Michele Bullock stated that the central bank needs to be confident that inflation will decline as per their expectations before considering reducing the Official Cash Rate (OCR). The primary factors influencing the value of the AUD include interest rates set by the RBA, the price of Iron Ore – Australia’s largest export, the health of the Chinese economy – Australia’s largest trading partner, inflation in Australia, its growth rate, and Trade Balance.

The RBA influences the AUD by setting interest rates, with higher rates supporting the AUD and lower rates weakening it. China’s economic health affects the AUD as well, with positive growth leading to increased demand for Australian exports. The price of Iron Ore, Australia’s primary export, can also drive the value of the AUD. A positive Trade Balance, where exports exceed imports, strengthens the AUD, while a negative balance weakens it.

Overall, the AUD/USD pair is currently trading around 0.6200 as investors await key economic data releases. The Fed’s signaling of fewer interest rate cuts has influenced market expectations, while the RBA is closely monitoring inflation trends in Australia before considering any changes to interest rates. Factors such as interest rates, the Chinese economy, Iron Ore prices, inflation, and Trade Balance play a significant role in determining the value of the Australian Dollar.

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