Aussie steadies as RBA tightening talk puts focus on CPI: Oct 26, 2026
The Australian dollar is moving on RBA rate expectations after official Hunter said the inflation job is not done after four hikes and indicated more tightening is likely, with a November move in view. Focus is turning to upcoming Aussie CPI data and the FOMC meeting, with domestic inflation and an oil shock cited as persistent pressures.
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First seen on October 26
- Australian Dollar declines despite RBA rate hike warningsFXStreet
- RBA’s Hunter Warns Oil Shock Has Further to Run as Domestic Inflation PersistsActionForex
- Australian Dollar bulls seem hesitant below one-month top before Aussie CPI, FOMC meetingFXStreet
- Aussie Starts a Big Week on the Front FootActionForex
- Australian Dollar: Short-term gains within capped range against US Dollar – UOBFXStreet
- AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bulls await breakout above 100-day SMA hurdle near 0.7035FXStreet
- RBA’s Hunter indicates more tightening likelycentralbanking.com
- Australian Dollar: Inflation data to bolster yield edge – BBHFXStreet
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| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 27 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |
| Durable Goods Orders m/m | 2.0% | USD |
| Core Durable Goods Orders m/m | 0.6% | USD |
| S&P/CS Composite-20 HPI y/y | 2.6% | USD |
| HPI m/m | 0.2% | USD |
| CB Consumer Confidence | 81.2 | USD |
| New Home Sales | 651K | USD |
| Richmond Manufacturing Index | 0 | USD |