AUD/USD forecast and technical analysis â–º preview of the major events that will move the Australian Dollar (A$) in the upcoming week. Here are some general data. Scroll down for the latest AUD/USD outlook
Aussie/USD characteristics
The Aussie is a "risk-on" currency. It usually rises when commodities and stocks advance and when the risk appetite improves. Its fate deteriorates when the markets are in "risk aversion" mode: geopolitical worries increase and the outlook for global demand is sluggish.
The Aussie's technical behavior is usually admirable. This implies respecting lines of resistance and support, diagonal trend lines, etc.
AUD/USD has become more popular for techies in recent years, even after the financial crisis which brought the famous "carry trade." to a halt.
Australia exports metals such as copper and iron. We often find a positive correlation between the price of iron ore and the Aussie $. The mining boom kept Australia out of recession for over 25 years. The land down under enjoyed the high resources demand with China playing a key role. While peak investment is probably behind us, the sector still churns out quite a lot of raw materials, as
China has a soft landing.
AUD/USD Recent Moves
The Reserve Bank of Australia
clarified it will not change interest rates anytime soon, but they tend to lean to cutting rates. This is due to low inflation. The labor market was looking good early in the year but now
looks more complicated.
Risks could arise from the Chinese economy: Australia's No. 1 trading partner could see a slowdown after the Party Congress in October 2017. So far, things look stable, but 2018 could be different.
Latest weekly AUD/USD forecast
