Aussie pares gains as US dollar steadies and RBA bets ease: Oct 18, 2026
The Australian dollar pared gains as the US dollar steadied and bets on RBA rate hikes eased, with broader moves in yields shaping foreign exchange. An Australian jobs surprise put focus back on AUD/USD, while 0.6900 is noted as a key level amid a head and shoulders formation.
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Carried over from earlier days
- Cliff Notes: Getting the Balance RightActionForex
- Australian Dollar consolidates above 0.6900/multi-month low vs USD ahead of Fed's WarshFXStreet
- Australian Dollar strengthens to near 0.6950 following Fed Warsh’s speechFXStreet
- AUD/USD Bulls Fight Back After Australian Jobs ShockInvesting.com
- 0.6900: A key level to watch for AUD/USD amid Head and Shoulders formationFXStreet
- Morning Kickstart: Dollar falls despite hot inflation. USDJPY slips below key moving averagesInvestingLive
- How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events?InvestingLive
- Forex Is Driven by YieldsActionForex
- Australian Dollar pares gains as US Dollar steadies, RBA hike bets easeFXStreet
Scheduled events
As of
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 18 | ||
| RBA Assist Gov Kent Speaks | AUD | |
| RBA Annual Report | AUD | |
| Monday, October 19 | ||
| NAHB Housing Market Index | 31 | USD |
| Tuesday, October 20 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |
| Housing Starts | 1.30M | USD |
| Building Permits | 1.39M | USD |
| Pending Home Sales m/m | -0.4% | USD |
| API Weekly Statistical Bulletin | USD | |