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A round up of the latest Australian Dollar forecast news items from the Currency News desk.

Australian Dollar Jumps as RBA Shocks Markets

8 Jul 2025 at 2 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Australian Dollar Jumps as RBA Shocks Markets

The Reserve Bank of Australia held interest rates at 3.85% at the latest policy meeting compared with consensus forecasts of a further 25 basis-point cut to 3.60%. The Pound to Australian dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate slumped to 2.0850 from 2.0960 ahead of the decision. The Australian dollar to Dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate surged...

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Best Pound to Australian Dollar Rate in Two Weeks on Dovish RBA Rate Cut

20 May 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Best Pound to Australian Dollar Rate in Two Weeks on Dovish RBA Rate Cut

The Australian dollar dipped after the latest Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut with markets also continuing to monitor the global investment environment. The Australian dollar to Dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate dipped to 0.6410 from near 0.6460. The Pound to Australian dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate advanced to 2-week highs...

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Australian US Dollar Forecast: "Grinding Rally" in AUD/USD to 0.66 by 2026

5 May 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Australian US Dollar Forecast: "Grinding Rally" in AUD/USD to 0.66 by 2026

The Australian dollar has posted net gains on Monday with the Australian dollar to US dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate posting 5-month highs just below the 0.65 level before settling around 0.6470. The Pound to Australian dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate dipped to 1-month lows around 2.0525. The government election victory helped...

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Australian Dollar: Asian Markets Collapse on Trade Fears, GBP/AUD Sees 1% Pullback

7 Apr 2025 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Australian Dollar: Asian Markets Collapse on Trade Fears, GBP/AUD Sees 1% Pullback

Asian equity markets came under very heavy pressure on Monday amid fears that US tariffs would cause major damage to the regional economy. Major unease over the Asian economy has triggered fresh selling pressure on the Australian and New Zealand dollars. The Pound to Australian dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate surged to a fresh 9-year...

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Pound to Australian Dollar SURGES to Best Buy in 9 Years on Global Trade War Fears

5 Apr 2025 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Australian Dollar SURGES to Best Buy in 9 Years on Global Trade War Fears

The Australian dollar has crashed in global markets on Friday amid a fresh slide in risk appetite. The currency lost over 4.5% against the dollar during the day and there were sharp losses against most majors. The Pound to Australian dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate surged to 9-year highs around 2.1380 During Friday, China...

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Australian Dollar Remains Solid as RBA Keep Rates on Hold at 4.1%

2 Apr 2025 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Australian Dollar Remains Solid as RBA Keep Rates on Hold at 4.1%

The RBA paused its easing cycle and need to see more evidence of inflation stable around 2.5%. This may come sooner than later and Westpac expect a cut in May. Meanwhile, easing EU inflation opens the door to an ECB cut in April. Monday’s session ended Q1 on a positive note as US stock markets managed to recover from a drop...

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Hawkish RBA Rate Cut Underpins the Australian Dollar, GBP/AUD Holds Steady

19 Feb 2025 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Hawkish RBA Rate Cut Underpins the Australian Dollar, GBP/AUD Holds Steady

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cur interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.1-% at the latest policy meeting, in line with consensus forecasts, and the first cut for over four years. The Australian dollar to US dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate secured a slight net gain to around 0.6355, with the Pound to Australian dollar (GBP/AUD)...

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GBP/AUD Outlook: Pound Targets 4-Year Best vs Australian Dollar

10 Dec 2024 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/AUD Outlook: Pound Targets 4-Year Best vs Australian Dollar

Stronger expectations of a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate cut in the first quarter of 2025 undermined the Australian dollar on Tuesday. The Australian dollar to dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate dipped to just below 0.6400 and close to 4-month lows. The Pound to Australian dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate strengthened to...

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Australian Dollar Bid as CPI Beat Opens the Door for a Rate Hike

26 Jun 2024 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Australian Dollar Bid as CPI Beat Opens the Door for a Rate Hike

Inflation has risen steadily from a February low of 3.4% and will be a major concern for the RBA. Markets have priced in a 50% probability of a rate hike by September and this has boosted the Australian Dollar. ‘Risk off’ is the theme on Wednesday as stock markets in Europe and the US drift lower by around –0.3% ahead of the...

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Pound to Australian Dollar Forecast: GBP/AUD Dips on RBA Rate-Hike Warning

19 Jun 2024 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Australian Dollar Forecast: GBP/AUD Dips on RBA Rate-Hike Warning

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held interest rates at 4.35%, in line with consensus forecasts and there were no updated forecasts at this meeting. Comments from Governor Bullock were, however, more hawkish than expected which helped underpin the Australian currency amid further warnings that interest rates may have to...

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