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Australian Dollar weakens amid lack of hawkish RBA

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Last updated: 2024/05/08 at 2:52 AM
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The Australian Dollar faced a decline in value after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep its interest rate at 4.35%. This decision came as a surprise to investors, who were expecting a more hawkish stance from the RBA following recent inflation data that exceeded expectations. However, the RBA maintained its forward guidance of “not ruling anything in or out” in light of the stalled progress in curbing inflation.

In March, Australia saw a surge in monthly inflation, contrary to market predictions of stagnation. RBA Governor Michele Bullock emphasized the need to remain vigilant against inflation risks. Bullock believes that the current interest rates are appropriately positioned to guide inflation back to the target range of 2-3% by the second half of 2025. Additionally, she expects inflation to reach the midpoint of the target range by 2026.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) showed strength as a result of sentiment surrounding the Federal Reserve possibly keeping higher interest rates for a longer period. Hawkish comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari further boosted the US Dollar, weakening the AUD/USD pair. Kashkari suggested that while rate hikes are unlikely, they cannot be entirely ruled out.

The Australian 10-year government bond yield decreased to 4.3%, its lowest point in two weeks, following the RBA’s decision to maintain the cash rate. The subdued market reaction was partly due to the absence of the expected hawkish signals. The ASX 200 Index continued its upward trajectory for the fifth day, with key players like Commonwealth Bank, Wesfarmers, and Woodside Energy witnessing significant gains.

Societe Generale released a note expressing their skepticism regarding the RBA’s optimism about economic growth, forecasting a downturn with potential downside surprises. The US Nonfarm Payrolls report showed a slowdown from the robust pace of the first quarter, the first time in months. The Judo Bank Australia Composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reported a slight decrease in April, signaling slower growth in the private sector.

Analysts at Commonwealth Bank and Westpac expect the RBA’s interest rate to peak at 4.35% in November 2023 before decreasing to 3.10% by December 2025. The Australian Dollar’s technical analysis indicates a bullish bias, with the pair potentially targeting resistance levels at 0.6600 and 0.6650. Immediate support lies at the nine-day EMA at 0.6564.

In summary, the Australian Dollar’s decline was influenced by the RBA’s decision to maintain interest rates and the US Dollar’s strength due to expectations of elevated interest rates by the Federal Reserve. The future trajectory of both currencies will be impacted by economic data releases, central bank policies, and market sentiment. Investors will closely monitor developments to assess the potential direction of the AUD/USD pair.

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