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Australian Dollar holds near 0.7060 as eyes shift to RBA’s Bullock | FXStreet

FXStreet reports AUD/USD near 0.7061, largely flat after US PPI and core PPI came in softer and jobless claims rose to 209K. Fed September hold odds increased to 70% (30% hike). RBA Assistant Governor Christopher Kent warned upside inflation risks could require higher rates. Markets also await RBA Governor Bullock’s speech.

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Published Aug 13, 2026, 10:58 PM UTC
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The 30-second read

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Why it matters

Softer US inflation pressures USD, but hawkish RBA messaging (upside inflation risks could require hikes) supports AUD on dips. The next catalyst is Bullock’s speech, with additional USD sensitivity from US retail sales and Michigan sentiment.

02

Market read

Traders are adjusting USD and AUD rate-expectation pricing based on US inflation and labor signals, with near-term direction likely to hinge on RBA communication and US consumer data.

03

What to watch

The article highlights RBA hawkishness and Fed probability shifts, but does not quantify how much of the move is already priced, nor the potential impact of upcoming US retail sales and Michigan sentiment surprises.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: ahead of RBA Bullock speech and US retail sales, Michigan sentiment

Background

The piece frames AUD/USD around a recent US data mix (softer PPI, higher jobless claims) and upcoming central-bank and US consumer releases.

Market effects

Sector

AUD direction is driven by relative rate expectations (Fed hold odds vs RBA upside inflation risk), impacting FX-sensitive risk appetite and commodity-linked flows.

Regional

Australia rate expectations and AUD funding conditions may influence regional EM FX and AUD-hedged positioning.

Global

US inflation and Fed probability repricing are global USD drivers, spilling into cross-asset volatility and carry trades.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

AUD strength may fade if US data continues to show resilient labor markets, keeping Fed hike odds elevated despite softer PPI.

Key entities

  • central_bank
    Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

    Assistant Governor Christopher Kent warns upside inflation risks could require renewed rate hikes; Bullock speech is upcoming.

  • central_bank
    Federal Reserve (Fed)

    Fed rate path repriced after US PPI and jobless claims; September hold odds rise to 70% in the article.

  • fx_pair
    AUD/USD

    Spot level near 0.7061, with technical support around 0.6955 and resistance near 0.7277 to 0.7297.

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