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Australian Dollar declines as markets digest US inflation data
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Australian Dollar declines as markets digest US inflation data
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2024.09.13 05:51
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- AUD/USD falls after US inflation data eases, suggesting a slower pace of consumer spending.
- PPI growth slows in the US with headline PPI rising by 1.7% annually and core PPI by 2.4%, below expectations.
- RBA rate hike concerns weigh on AUD, experts discuss a possible policy-easing pivot.
The AUD/USD fell on Thursday after the release of US inflation data, which eased concerns about a faster pace of consumer spending. Producer Price Index (PPI) growth slowed in the US, which weighed on the USD.
Despite the uncertain economic outlook in Australia, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) remains cautious due to persistent inflation. As a result, financial markets anticipate a modest interest rate cut of only 0.25% in 2024. This conservative stance reflects both the ongoing inflationary pressure and the central bank's commitment to maintaining financial stability.
Daily digest market movers: Australian Dollar declines on US inflation data, RBA concerns
- PPI report shows slower annual headline PPI growth of 1.7% (vs. estimates of 1.8%).
- Core producer inflation rises by 2.4%, below expectations of 2.5%.
- Slower producer inflation suggests sluggish consumer spending, prompting Fed interest rate cut bets.
- On the other hand, the AUD struggles due to concerns over Australian economic growth.
- In addition, high RBA interest rates raise worries over recessionary risks.
- Former RBA Governor Bernie Fraser calls for an Official Cash Rate (OCR) reduction to avoid severe employment consequences. He also criticized the bank for prioritizing inflation over labor market concerns.
AUD/USD technical outlook: Mixed momentum with signs of bullish recovery
The AUD/USD pair is currently trading within a well-defined range, indicating mixed market sentiment. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has recently entered positive territory and is rising sharply, suggesting that buying pressure is increasing.
However, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is showing a decreasing red histogram, indicating that selling pressure is still present. The overall outlook is mixed with both bullish and bearish signals present.
Australian Dollar FAQs
One of the most significant factors for the Australian Dollar (AUD) is the level of interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Because Australia is a resource-rich country another key driver is the price of its biggest export, Iron Ore. The health of the Chinese economy, its largest trading partner, is a factor, as well as inflation in Australia, its growth rate and Trade Balance. Market sentiment - whether investors are taking on more risky assets (risk-on) or seeking safe-havens (risk-off) - is also a factor, with risk-on positive for AUD.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) influences the Australian Dollar (AUD) by setting the level of interest rates that Australian banks can lend to each other. This influences the level of interest rates in the economy as a whole. The main goal of the RBA is to maintain a stable inflation rate of 2-3% by adjusting interest rates up or down. Relatively high interest rates compared to other major central banks support the AUD, and the opposite for relatively low. The RBA can also use quantitative easing and tightening to influence credit conditions, with the former AUD-negative and the latter AUD-positive.
China is Australia's largest trading partner so the health of the Chinese economy is a major influence on the value of the Australian Dollar (AUD). When the Chinese economy is doing well it purchases more raw materials, goods and services from Australia, lifting demand for the AUD, and pushing up its value. The opposite is the case when the Chinese economy is not growing as fast as expected. Positive or negative surprises in Chinese growth data, therefore, often have a direct impact on the Australian Dollar and its pairs.
Iron Ore is Australia's largest export, accounting for $118 billion a year according to data from 2021, with China as its primary destination. The price of Iron Ore, therefore, can be a driver of the Australian Dollar. Generally, if the price of Iron Ore rises, AUD also goes up, as aggregate demand for the currency increases. The opposite is the case if the price of Iron Ore falls. Higher Iron Ore prices also tend to result in a greater likelihood of a positive Trade Balance for Australia, which is also positive of the AUD.
The Trade Balance, which is the difference between what a country earns from its exports versus what it pays for its imports, is another factor that can influence the value of the Australian Dollar. If Australia produces highly sought after exports, then its currency will gain in value purely from the surplus demand created from foreign buyers seeking to purchase its exports versus what it spends to purchase imports. Therefore, a positive net Trade Balance strengthens the AUD, with the opposite effect if the Trade Balance is negative.
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: 2024.09.13
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