The Australian Dollar gains ground as the RBA is expected to hold interest rates next week.
National Australia Bank (NAB) anticipates that the RBA’s cash rate will remain stable at 4.35% until May 2025.
The US Dollar loses ground as the Fed is expected to deliver three rate cuts this year.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its gains against the US Dollar (USD) for the second session on Monday. This upside is attributed to the hawkish sentiment surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy stance. Unlike other major central banks, the RBA is expected to delay easing its policy tightening due to persistent inflationary pressures and a tight labor market.
Australian Retail Sales for June will be closely watched on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the second-quarter Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be released, potentially providing insights into the future direction of domestic monetary policy. Some economists are cautioning against further tightening due to increased recessionary risks. Last week, data indicated that private sector growth in Australia slowed in July, with manufacturing activity remaining contractionary and growth in the services sector decelerating.
The AUD/USD pair gains ground due to a weaker US Dollar. Signs of cooling inflation and easing labor market conditions in the United States (US) have fueled expectations of three rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve (Fed), starting in September.
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