AUD

Aussie the laggard after softer inflation data earlier today

• Will this prompt the RBA to cut the cash rate sooner than later this year?

AUD/USD extending its losses after lower inflation data

Treasurer of Australia Chalmers says lower inflation welcome but job not yet complete

AUD a little lower after encouraging, falling, inflation data

• CPI to a 2 year low

Australian Q4 headline CPI 4.1% y/y vs 4.3% expected

• Substantial falls for headline and core inflation measures

AUDUSD range gets more confined. That has traders anticipating a move outside the range.

• What is the roadmap for the AUDUSD on a break?

AUDUSD Technical Analysis

• The AUDUSD pair breaks a key trendline. What’s next?

Australia's Q4 inflation data preview: What to expect & its impact on RBA monetary policy

Australian December retail sales -2.7% m/m (expected -0.9%)

Weekly survey of Australian Consumer Confidence 82.5 (prior 83.4)

• ANZ-Roy Morgan weekly Australian Consumer Confidence survey

Chinese authorities urgency to prop up the stock market should support AUD

Newsquawk Week Ahead: FOMC, NFP, ISM Mfg PMI, BoE, EZ CPI and EZ GDP

• Next weeks highlights include the FOMC and BoE rate decisions, US Nonfarm Payrolls, ISM Manufacturing PMI, as well as EZ CPI and GDP.

AUDUSD Technical Analysis

• The AUDUSD pair is at a key trendline. What’s next?

UBS views on EUR, GBP, USD, CHF ... they most prefer the Australian dollar

• Forex snipper from UBS

AUDUSD stuck in a narrow trading range for the week as trader await the next shove

• The AUDUSD is in about a 70-pips trading range for the week. That is not a lot of movement