The AUDUSD pair has been trending down since early June, losing around 2% this month. A few solid reasons lie behind this decline. The first is weak economic data from Australia. The second is a contrasting picture from the United States, where the American dollar keeps gaining strength, backed by an unexpectedly strong labor market report and rising projections that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will maintain a “higher for longer” stance.
On the fundamental side, the Australian economy is now trying to find a compromise between elevated borrowing costs and sluggish GDP growth. In May, the central bank raised interest rates to 4.35%, marking the third consecutive hike in 2026. This hawkish posture is linked to stubbornly high inflation, driven by surging energy prices and rising production costs. The latest macroeconomic report showed the first signs of cooling, with the country’s Q1 GDP slowing to 0.3%—the lowest level in recent years.
Across the Pacific, everything appears to be more stable. The Dollar Index (DXY) is now sitting near its two-month peaks, as robust Nonfarm Payrolls have reinforced market expectations of tighter monetary conditions by the Fed. The greenback is also supported by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In such a fog, investors tend to favor the US dollar over other assets due to its safe-haven status.
The technical setup aligns with this bearish outlook. The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) Indicator has just dipped into negative territory, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits below 40. The pair’s next downside target could be the March low of 0.68250.
The final recommendation:
— Sell AUDUSD at the current price, aiming for 0.68250 within one month.
— Place a Stop Loss order at 0.72000, just above resistance, to manage risks if the market plays against us.
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