{
  "id": 625616,
  "title": "Australian Dollar slips as US Dollar strengthens amid uncertainty over Fed outlook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/australian-dollar-slips-as-us-dollar-strengthens-amid-uncertainty",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-12T02:33:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/australian-dollar-slips-as-us-dollar-strengthens-amid-uncertainty-over-fed-outlook-202608120233"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Australian Dollar (AUD) experienced a decline on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthened, amid uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's (Fed) outlook. The AUD/USD pair traded around 0.7060 during the Asian hours, following a modest gain in the previous day. Traders are closely monitoring the upcoming inflation report, as it is expected to significantly impact the Fed's next interest rate decision. Market expectations regarding the Fed's rate trajectory are divided, following the decision in July to hold rates steady. Although escalating crude oil prices have bolstered arguments for a more aggressive policy stance, the odds of a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike in September have slightly decreased to nearly 48%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Geopolitical uncertainty surrounding a potential diplomatic agreement between the US and Iran has provided support to the US Dollar. Following reports of negotiations between Iran and Oman, US President Donald Trump stated that Tehran must compensate victims of attacks linked to the Islamic Republic, adding fresh uncertainty to the markets. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained the cash rate at 4.35% in August, but forecasters have differing opinions on the outlook. Some predict an early RBA hike in September due to surging energy prices driven by US-Iran tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, others believe that softer domestic data have weakened the tightening bias, and a late-year hike remains a possibility. Meanwhile, NAB anticipates steady growth and a hold through 2026 before potential cuts in mid-2027. BNY's Wee Khoon Chong highlights the increasingly challenging domestic backdrop, with financial conditions tightening, consumer spending slowing, housing momentum weakening, and labor market conditions easing more than expected. Against this softer economic tone, Chong maintains a cautious outlook for the Australian Dollar, concluding that inflation is unlikely to return to the midpoint of the RBA's target until late 2027.",
  "summary": "AUD/USD depreciates after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 0.7060 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency pair loses ground as the US Dollar (USD) rises ahead of a crucial inflation report.",
  "key_points": [
    "US Dollar strengthens, Australian Dollar slips",
    "Fed outlook uncertainty impacts AUD/USD pair",
    "Geopolitical tensions between US and Iran support USD"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}