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Aussie Hits 2-Month High Against Yen meanwhile Kiwi Struggles

The Australian dollar surged overnight, breaking through the resistance barrier. This surge came as Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, signalled opposition to further interest rate hikes, a shift in stance from his earlier hawkish position. The yen weakened broadly across markets, helping the Australian dollar to rally. Against the U.S. dollar, the Aussie showed a more tempered performance, after finding support. Resistance remains firm at the recent 19-month high. Traders seem cautious, with the currency’s movement suggesting that the dollar remains resilient, limiting the Aussie’s upward potential in the short term. Read more to find out about the AUD outlook.

AUD outlook

Disclaimer:

The Australian dollar’s strength, in contrast to the euro’s weakness, suggests traders are positioning for prolonged policy differences between the regions. Risk management is advised to complement these releases closely for further indications of market trends.

Publication date:

2024-10-05 16:47:58 (GMT)

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