AUD/USD: Eyeing stops below 1.0160

AFR reported that Singapore Exchange held early talks about acquiring Cboe Australia, but SGX issued a statement saying the report was “inaccurate.” The exchange offered no further detail, tempering speculation about a potential takeover.

PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.0733 (vs. estimate at 7.0554). The setting of the rate well above the expected level is a sign of the PBoC slowing the appreciation of the CNY, as discussed earlier.

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Australian October trade balance a surplus of 4385mn (expected 4219mn) Australian exports and import's both higher in October 2025. Non monetary gold imports jumped.

Australian Household Spending in October 2025 +1.3% m/m (expected +0.6%, prior +0.3%). That jump for household spending is another reason not to expect any Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cuts any time soon.

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0554 – Reuters estimate PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.