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Australian Dollar faces downward pressure due to economic uncertainty in China

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Last updated: 2024/10/15 at 2:17 AM
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The Australian Dollar (AUD) faced pressure against the US Dollar (USD) due to weak trade balance data from China and uncertainties surrounding China’s fiscal stimulus plan. The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index remained steady this week, indicating a prolonged period of low consumer confidence. Meanwhile, the USD received support from diminishing expectations of aggressive interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). The market sentiment was also influenced by escalating tensions in the Middle East and military drills in the Taiwan Strait, reflecting global geopolitical concerns.

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari reassured markets by emphasizing the Fed’s data-dependent approach and the strength of the US economy. The AUD might have been further pressured by expectations of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and escalating tensions in the Middle East. China’s economic data, including the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index, also impacted market sentiment. The National People’s Congress expressed optimism following a briefing from China’s Ministry of Finance, outlining priorities to stabilize the property market and address local government debt issues.

Technical analysis of the AUD/USD pair showed the Australian Dollar trading within a descending channel pattern, with the potential for a breakout if it surpasses key resistance levels. Market participants closely monitored the pair’s movement, with initial resistance seen at the nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and further resistance at the psychological level of 0.6800. On the downside, support levels were identified near the lower boundary of the descending channel and recent lows recorded in September.

The Australian Dollar’s performance against major currencies was observed through percentage changes displayed in a heat map. Factors influencing the AUD included interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of Australia, the price of Iron Ore, the health of the Chinese economy, inflation in Australia, and market sentiment. The Trade Balance, reflecting the difference between exports and imports, also played a role in determining the value of the Australian Dollar. Positive or negative surprises in Chinese economic data directly impacted the AUD, given China’s status as Australia’s largest trading partner.

In conclusion, the Australian Dollar faced downward pressure against the US Dollar amidst economic concerns in China and uncertainties surrounding global geopolitical tensions. The USD received support from diminishing expectations of aggressive interest rate cuts by the Fed. Market participants closely monitored key economic indicators, including consumer confidence data, China’s inflation rates, and military activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Moving forward, factors such as interest rate decisions by central banks, trade balances, and global economic conditions will continue to influence the performance of the Australian Dollar in the foreign exchange market.

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