According to the latest Reuters poll of analysts, the outlook on the Antipodeans appears cloudy despite the upward revisions to their price forecasts.
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“Median forecasts put the Aussie at $0.7200 on a one- and three-month horizon from $0.7000 and $0.7050, respectively in the previous poll.
the poll shows analysts doubt the rally can get much further, putting the currency at $0.7300 in six months and $0.7400 in one year amid expectations monetary policy will remain accommodative for a long time to come.
Analysts polled seem to think it has topped out for the moment, putting it at $0.6600 over three months.
The kiwi was last trading at $0.6764 after rising for five months on the trot and was not too far from a one-year high touched this week.”