Australian Dollar (AUD/USD) news & analysis
AUD/USD is the exchange rate between the Australian dollar and the US dollar, a major pair closely linked to commodity prices and China's economy.
The reading
The news
No clear impulse
Priced in
Partly priced in
What follows
Nothing worth acting on
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The Australian dollar has seen choppy trade, falling at times on a dovish RBA outlook and a stronger US dollar, while advancing when Australia's trade surplus widened and the US dollar dipped. It recently broke below 0.6950 to its lowest level since mid-October, as RBA official Hauser said inflation remains too high and a post-midterm slide in the US dollar added to cross-currents.
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Latest news
Friday, November 6
Thursday, November 5
- AUD/USD breaks 0.6950 as NASDAQ rout threatens key 0.6900 supportFXStreet
- AUDUSD sellers have pushed to the lowest level since mid-October. What next?InvestingLive
- RBA’s Hauser: Inflation is too high, whichever measure you useFXStreet
- AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bulls seem hesitant above 0.7000 as dovish RBA meets USD weaknessFXStreet
- Australian Dollar advances as Trade Surplus widens, US Dollar dipsFXStreet
Wednesday, November 4
Upcoming economic events
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 6 | ||
| FOMC Member Logan Speaks | USD | |
| FOMC Member Williams Speaks | USD | |
| Non-Farm Employment Change | 65K | USD |
| Average Hourly Earnings m/m | 0.3% | USD |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | USD |
| FOMC Member Musalem Speaks | USD | |
| Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment | 48.1 | USD |
| Prelim UoM Inflation Expectations | USD | |
Day by day
55 days on record since September 13, 2026. Each column is one day: the bar is its headlines, the mark is the reading at its close.
Recent days
- Thu, Nov 5Neutral22 headlines. The Australian dollar has traded around 0.6950 and 0.7000, with moves linked to a wider Australian trade surplus, China's services PMI data and RBA official Hauser saying inflation is too high.
- Wed, Nov 4Neutral11 headlines. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.85%, an 18-year high, as its inflation outlook worsened, with the decision passing on a divided 6–3 vote.
- Tue, Nov 3Neutral18 headlines. The Australian dollar softened below 0.7050 on a risk-off mood ahead of China's Manufacturing PMI data and US mid-term elections.
- Mon, Nov 2Neutral19 headlines. The Australian dollar softened below 0.7050 amid a risk-off mood ahead of China's Manufacturing PMI data and the Reserve Bank of Australia decision.
- Sun, Nov 1Neutral9 headlines. For the Australian dollar, the news flow centers on China, where economic activity lost steam sharply in October with factory and services PMI gauges both dropping below 50.
Frequently asked questions
- What is AUD/USD?
- AUD/USD is the exchange rate between the Australian dollar and the US dollar, showing how many US dollars one Australian dollar buys. The pair is often nicknamed the "Aussie."
- What moves AUD/USD?
- The pair is driven mainly by the interest-rate differential between the Reserve Bank of Australia and the US Federal Reserve, prices of Australia's commodity exports such as iron ore, China's economy, and global risk sentiment.
- Why is the Australian dollar linked to commodities?
- Australia is a major exporter of commodities such as iron ore, coal and natural gas, so changes in their prices and in demand from trading partners like China affect the country's export income and the value of its currency.
Not investment advice. For informational purposes only.