The Australian dollar fell sharply against all of its most-traded rivals today after employment data came out much worse than was expected. Analysts argued that the negative data bolstered the case for the Reserve Bank of Australia to lower interest rates to new record lows. Disappointing macroeconomic indicators in China, Australia’s biggest trading partner, weakened the currency further.
The Australian dollar versus the Japanese yen currency pair is depreciating, thus attracting more buyers. However, they could be at a disadvantage.
The New Zealand dollar climbed sharply against all other most-traded currencies today after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand surprised markets by leaving interest rates unchanged. While the kiwi has retreated from day’s highs by now, it is still trading far above the opening level, retaining most of its gains.
The Australian dollar declined against other most-traded currencies today even though domestic macroeconomic data was decent and should have supported the Aussie. The probable reason for the currency’s decline was a disappointment in the speech of US President Donald Trump, who did not reveal any news about progress in the US-China trade negotiations.
The Great Britain pound versus the Australian dollar currency pair consolidates after exiting a pattern that points to the continuation of the upward movement.
The New Zealand dollar fell against all other most-traded currencies today, even its Australian counterpart, which was rather weak itself. While deteriorating inflation expectations were one of the possible reasons for the decline, the major driver for the currency was the negative monetary policy outlook.
The Australian dollar fell against the vast majority of its most-traded rivals despite the fact that the business conditions and the business confidence improved last month. Now, traders wait for the consumer confidence index that will be released tomorrow and employment data due for release on Thursday.
The Australian dollar versus the New Zealand dollar is set for appreciation, but is it a sustainable one?
The Canadian dollar is failing to rebound to kick off the trading week as the currency was stung by a disappointing October jobs report on Friday. The loonie was further hampered by slumping housing numbers. Is the Canadian economy at a standstill or is there room for growth?
The Australian dollar versus the US dollar currency pair looks like it is failing in its appreciation efforts. Or isn’t it?
