Aussie in focus as China slows and RBA hike seen limited: Nov 1, 2026
China's economic activity lost steam sharply in October, putting focus on conditions followed by Australian dollar watchers. Meanwhile, TD Securities notes that an expected RBA hike is seen offering limited support for the currency. Attention is also turning to the economic calendar in the week ahead.
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Headlines (7)
Carried over from earlier days
- Asia week ahead: RBA rate hike, data from China, Taiwan, Japan, KoreaING Think
- FX option expiries for 30 October 10am New York cutInvestingLive
- Australian Dollar: Bias shifts back to neutral against US Dollar – UOBFXStreet
- Australian Dollar: RBA hike seen offering limited support – TD SecuritiesFXStreet
- Australian Dollar nudges higher on renewed RBA tightening bets after hotter inflationFXStreet
- China Economic Activity Loses Steam Sharply in OctoberThe Wall Street Journal
- Economics Week AheadActionForex
Scheduled events
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| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, November 1 | ||
| Daylight Saving Time Shift | USD | |
| FOMC Financial Stability Report | USD | |
| Monday, November 2 | ||
| MI Inflation Gauge m/m | AUD | |
| Building Approvals m/m | 1.8% | AUD |
| Household Spending m/m | AUD | |
| ANZ Job Advertisements m/m | AUD | |
| Commodity Prices y/y | AUD | |
| Final Manufacturing PMI | 56.0 | USD |