AUD/USD fails to rebound back above 67 cents

In short The AUD/USD rose above 67 cents yesterday before falling again Coronavirus fears appear to be driving risk sentiment AUD/NZD hits a 2 month high Time Open Low High Today 0.6685 In the last week 0.6663 0.6771 In the last month 0.6663 0.6927 The Australian dollar rebounded above 67 cents briefly yesterday before falling back overnight. Any gains for the AUD/USD exchange rate have been limited since the outbreak of the coronavirus last month. The AUD was largely flat against most of the major currencies except the AUD/NZD, which has hit a 2 month high above 1.0450. This seems […]

Currency in New Zealand

Currency in New Zealand

A Travel Money Guide to New Zealand Heading across the Tasman to the Land of the Long White Cloud, many Australians are mistaken for thinking they can use their own currency. Be prepared for your next trip to New Zealand by getting your monetary needs sorted. Read on to learn about the New Zealand currency, including how you can get the best value for your kiwi. In this guide, you’ll find information on: The official currency of New Zealand A currency converter How to exchange the currency in New Zealand How to buy New Zealand currency before you leave The […]

Australian Dollar rises off the canvas after the RBA keeps rates on hold

In short The RBA left interest rates on hold The statement that followed the decision was upbeat, helping the Australian dollar rise More reports and speeches from the RBA later in the week Time Open Low High Today 0.6737 In the last week 0.6684 0.6777 In the last month 0.6684 0.6955 The Aussie Dollar bounced back from 10 and a half year lows on Monday to move higher on Tuesday. The local currency bounced as soon as the RBA announced that official interest rates would remain at 0.75%. What helped drive the Australian dollar higher was the upbeat statement that […]

Australian dollar falls close to its lowest point in over 10 years

In short The Australian dollar fell again overnight The AUD/USD is close to it’s lowest point in 11 years The local currency is also falling against the Euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound and New Zealand Dollar Time Open Low High Today 0.6716 In the last week 0.6704 0.6853 In the last month 0.6704 0.7046 The Australian dollar hit 0.6704 this morning against the US dollar. While the AUD has been falling for a while, it hasn’t been this low in almost 11 years. The AUD to USD exchange rate is at it’s lowest point since the Global Financial Crisis in […]

Surprise reaction to inflation data as interest rate cuts look unlikely

In short Strong inflation data released in Australia yesterday Markets now pricing almost no chance of an interest rate cut in February Inflation could increase as a result of the Australian bushfires Time Open Low High Today 0.6749 In the last week 0.6738 0.6877 In the last month 0.6738 0.7046 Yesterday, inflation figures released to the market failed to move the Australian dollar exchange rate. The figures implied that inflation has stopped falling. Despite this, it still remains below the RBA’s target of 2-3%.   Why inflation figures can have an impact on the Aussie dollar One of the biggest […]

How the Coronavirus is impacting the Australian Dollar

In short The Coronavirus or COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the Australian dollar in many different ways Markets are reacting in a similar way to the SARS outbreak As the threat increases, the AUD is likely to remain under pressure Time Open Low High Today 0.6762 In the last week 0.6741 0.6877 In the last month 0.6741 0.7046 The Australian dollar has once again fallen on fears of the coronavirus spreading further. Here’s how it has performed in the last week: The AUD to USD exchange rate is down 1 cent to 0.6764 The AUD to EUR exchange […]