The Australian dollar hits 70 cents for the first time since the start of 2020
The Australian dollar has risen back above 70 cents for only the second time since the first week of 2020. It has now recovered more than 20% since bottoming out in March when it fell below 58 cents. The amazing surge of the Australian dollar largely reflects a changing mood across global markets that not... Continue reading→
2 Reasons the Australian dollar has charged higher above 69 cents
The Australian dollar (AUD) has charged higher to 69 cents against the US dollar. It is largely been driven by A weaker US dollar Strong iron ore prices A weaker US dollar During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US dollar got stronger and stronger. Fear griped the market, creating massive demand for US... Continue reading→
Australian Dollar reaches a 3 month high on recovery hopes
In short The AUD/USD hits a 3 month high of 0.6675 as hopes for an economic recovery increase The Australian dollar is nearly 12 cents higher from its lows in late March The AUD has also rallied higher against the Euro, Yen and British Pound in the past 2 months Time Open Low High Today... Continue reading→
The Winners and Losers from a Low Australian Dollar
The Australian dollar recently hit its lowest point since 2002 as it plummeted to 55 cents. It's now lost more than 10% in 10 days and it's not just the AUD/USD exchange rate that's falling. The Australian dollar is down against most other currencies like the euro, pound, yen and kiwi dollar. So is a... Continue reading→
Australian dollar recovers nearly 10 cents off recent lows
In short The Australian dollar has risen from 55 cents to 64 cents against the US dollar Money that flooded into US dollars as investors seek the safety of 'safe haven' assets is now flowing in the opposite direction The AUD has also gone up against the Euro, Yen and British Pound Time Open Low... Continue reading→
Will the Australian dollar fall any lower in 2020?
In the first 3 months of 2020, the Australian dollar has fallen an amazing 15 cents from above 70 cents to 55. Now that it has recovered back above 60 cents, will it fall any further this year? Surprisingly, most bank forecasts have the Australian dollar slightly higher towards the middle and back end of... Continue reading→
AUD in GFC style freefall dropping 10 cents in 10 days
In short The AUD is collapsing against the US dollar, Euro and Yen Money is flooding into US dollars as investors seek the safety of 'safe haven' assets The Australian dollar has reached parity with the New Zealand dollar Time Open Low High Today 0.5739 In the last week 0.5530 0.6315 In the last month... Continue reading→
Records smashed as Australian dollar sinks to new lows
In short The AUD/USD drops under 60 cents for the first time since 2003 The Australian dollar is also falling against other major currencies The RBA is likely to announce and interest rate cut and additional stimulus tomorrow Time Open Low High Today 0.5970 In the last week 0.5969 0.6533 In the last month 0.5969... Continue reading→
Australian dollar plummets to lowest level since 2003
In short The AUD/USD falls to a 17 year low, finishing the week below 62 cents The US dollar is strengthening as investors seek the shelter of 'safe haven' assets Risk will likely dictate the direction of the Australian dollar Time Open Low High Today 0.6184 In the last week 0.6130 0.6682 In the last... Continue reading→
Australian dollar falls 1 cent as governments roll out stimulus measures to combat COVID-19
In short Markets rally on the back of announced stimulus measures USD strengthens forcing AUD/USD down 1 cent AUD falls against the Euro and NZ dollar but flat against the pound and yen Time Open Low High Today 0.6491 In the last week 0.6472 0.6681 In the last month 0.6464 0.6748 The Australian dollar has... Continue reading→
