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US Economic Indicators Mixed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is strengthening against the US Dollar (USD), bolstered by statements from Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser. Hauser emphasised the continued need for tight monetary policy to manage inflation in a phase where demand outpaces potential output, marking a tightly constrained recovery.
The AUD also benefits from easing US-China trade tensions, with China lifting its ban on certain exports. Meanwhile, China’s Consumer Price Index rose by 0.2% year-over-year in October. The US Dollar remains steady, supported by a potential agreement to end a federal shutdown, which would fund departments through January 30 and ensure back pay for employees.
The US economy shows mixed indicators with the Consumer Sentiment Index at its lowest since June 2022, while job cuts reached their highest in over two decades. Australia’s Trade Surplus improved, with exports up by 7.9% month-over-month in September. The AUD/USD technical analysis indicates resistance at 0.6535, while support levels lie around 0.6500.
The Australian Dollar has shown gains against several major currencies, especially the Japanese Yen. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy and economic data such as inflation, GDP, and PMI figures influence the AUD’s value, alongside tools like quantitative easing and tightening.
Based on the RBA’s firm stance, we see a clear signal to position for further Australian Dollar strength in the coming weeks. The Deputy Governor’s comments are not just talk; they are a direct response to persistent inflation that remains a core challenge. Recent quarterly inflation data from late October 2025 showed consumer prices rising at an annual rate of 5.2%, still significantly above the central bank’s 2-3% target.
Us Economic Picture Uncertain
This contrasts with the situation in the United States, where the economic picture is more uncertain. While the potential end of the government shutdown offers some stability, consumer sentiment has fallen sharply, and job cuts are at a two-decade high for October. Recent US CPI data showed inflation cooling to 3.1%, suggesting the Federal Reserve may have less reason to maintain its own aggressive policy, creating a divergence that favors the AUD.
The developments in China add another layer of support for a stronger Aussie dollar. Easing trade tensions and surprisingly resilient industrial production figures, which grew 4.5% year-on-year in October 2025, suggest stabilization in Australia’s largest trading partner. We saw how a similar dynamic played out in 2023 when positive news from China often provided an immediate boost to the AUD.
For derivatives traders, this points toward strategies that profit from a rise in the AUD/USD exchange rate. Buying call options on the AUD/USD with strike prices above the 0.6535 resistance level could be a viable approach to capitalize on a potential breakout. This allows for leveraged upside exposure while defining the maximum risk to the premium paid for the options.
Considering the technical chart, a decisive move above the 50-day EMA near 0.6535 would be a key confirmation signal for us. A break of this level could trigger further buying, pushing the pair towards the 0.6630 resistance area in the weeks ahead. However, traders should also consider the risk of a false breakout, using put options with a strike near 0.6500 as a potential hedge against any unexpected downturn.
