AUD/USD bias held neutral on September 19, 2026
The Australian dollar has drawn attention from hawkish signals from the Reserve Bank of Australia, with Governor Bullock noting upside risks to the outlook and that policymakers are weighing whether policy is tight enough as oil pressures build. Coverage points to expectations, including UBS's view of further rate rises toward 4.85%, as the RBA reiterates its commitment to bringing inflation down amid excess demand and a global inflation shock, in contrast to the Bank of Japan's different policy stance. A retreat in oil prices loosening the U.S. dollar's grip has also been cited as a factor in the currency finding a floor.
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Headlines (10)
Carried over from earlier days
- Australian Dollar rebound offsets the hawkish Fed hikeFXStreet
- AUDUSD rebounds after buyers defend the 100-day moving averageInvestingLive
- Australian Dollar finds a floor as Oil retreat loosens USD’s gripFXStreet
- RBA's Bullock: At August board meeting, risks to outlook were skewed to the upsideFXStreet
- Bullock: RBA weighing whether policy is tight enough as oil pressures buildInvestingLive
- UBS sees two more RBA hikes to 4.85% terminal rate after Bullock's commentsInvestingLive
- Australian Dollar strengthens on hawkish RBA commentsFXStreet
- RBA Turns More Hawkish as Excess Demand Meets Global Inflation ShockActionForex
- AUD/USD Price Forecast: Recovers further as RBA reiterates commitment to bring inflation downFXStreet
- AUD Strongest, Yen Weakest as RBA and BoJ Deliver Opposite Policy SurprisesActionForex
Scheduled events
As of
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 21 | ||
| FOMC Member Goolsbee Speaks | USD | |
| RBA Assist Gov Hunter Speaks | AUD | |
| Tuesday, September 22 | ||
| RBA Gov Bullock Speaks | AUD | |
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |
| Richmond Manufacturing Index | 5 | USD |
| FOMC Member Williams Speaks | USD | |
| FOMC Member Jefferson Speaks | USD | |
| FOMC Member Barkin Speaks | USD | |