The Australian Dollar appreciates as recent labor data reduces the likelihood of an RBA rate cut in the near term.
The Aussie Dollar may face challenges due to safe-haven flows amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The US Dollar experienced losses following downbeat Producer Price Index data on Tuesday.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its gains for the third successive session against the US Dollar on Wednesday. The AUD/USD pair may advance further as recent data shows that Australian wage growth remained elevated in the second quarter, prompting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to adopt a hawkish stance regarding its policy outlook.
The RBA maintained the cash rate at last week’s meeting to ensure inflation returns to its 2-3% target. RBA Governor Michele Bullock also dismissed the possibility of rate cuts for the next six months, emphasizing that the Australian central bank remains cautious about inflation risks and is prepared to raise rates again if necessary. Traders are now awaiting the release of Consumer Inflation Expectations and Employment data from Australia on Thursday.
The AUD/USD pair received support as the US Dollar lost ground following lower-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data from the United States (US) released on Tuesday. Investors will likely observe the US CPI inflation report on Wednesday, which could offer some hints about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate cut path.
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