AUD/USD is the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Australian dollar and is a popular forex pair among currency traders. AUD is the base currency in the pair, while USD is the quote – meaning AUD/USD tells you how many US dollars you need to buy a single AUD.
The market is called the ‘Aussie’ by FX traders. The Australian dollar is one of the best-known ‘commodity currencies’, as the Australian economy is driven in large part by exporting iron ore, gas, coal and gold. As such, low commodity prices can see the pair fall, while it may rise when commodity prices are high.
Shorting USD/JPY is not a new idea, and as the pair has erased around half of its 21-month rally, we see the potential for a bounce over the coming weeks.
The Australian dollar is commonly referred to as the Aussie. The AUD has grown in popularity over the past few years since it tends to have a higher yield than many other currencies in the developed markets, making it attractive for traders looking for yield. Additionally, it also tends to attract attention because of its strong links to commodities, as Australia is a large commodity exporter, and consequently their growing trade relations with Asia. As such, the AUD is also known as one of the major commodity currencies. AUD/USD is the most popular of the AUD crosses.
Price drivers
The Aussie can be influenced by several macroeconomic factors, such as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raising or lowering interest rates, GDP, employment figures, trade balance and inflation data. Rhetoric/comments from Australia’s central bank officials can also have a significant impact on the Aussie. The AUD/USD also tends to have a higher beta and is therefore more sensitive to rising or falling equity and commodity prices compared to other crosses. Consequently, traders will want to keep a close eye on the S&P500 in the US as well as the prices of gold and copper as they have a high positive correlation with AUD/USD.
Distance shows the difference between the pivot point and bid rate. It is calculated by subtracting the ask rate from the pivot point rate.
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