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AUD/USD remains stable as robust US employment balances out a decline in Australian inflation

AUD/USD remains stable as robust US employment balances out a decline in Australian inflation

101 finance101 finance2026/01/15 15:06
By:101 finance

AUD/USD Holds Steady Amid Mixed Economic Signals

As of Thursday, the AUD/USD pair is hovering near 0.6680, showing little movement as traders weigh robust US economic reports against varied developments from Australia.

In the United States, recent labor market data highlights ongoing economic resilience. Weekly Jobless Claims dropped to 198,000, down from 207,000 and surpassing forecasts. Continuing claims also fell to 1.884 million, reinforcing the view of a strong job market. These results add to other positive indicators, such as a notable recovery in Retail Sales and a persistently high Producer Price Index (PPI), both of which point to sustained inflationary trends.

Against this backdrop, several Federal Reserve policymakers remain cautious. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic warned that inflation could persist beyond this year, emphasizing the importance of maintaining tight monetary policy until price growth is under control. This cautious stance, together with solid economic data, continues to bolster the US Dollar (USD) and limits gains for the AUD/USD pair.

Turning to Australia, the currency pair has lost some traction following the latest Consumer Inflation Expectations report. January’s figure slipped to 4.6% from 4.7%, indicating that while households still anticipate higher prices, the pace of expected inflation has moderated slightly. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.6%, noting that although inflation has cooled considerably from its 2022 highs, it remains above the central bank’s 2%-3% target range.

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