Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) news

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia's central bank. Its primary responsibility is to maintain monetary and financial system stability. The RBA uses various monetary policy tools to influence economic conditions and contribute to sustainable economic growth and full employment in Australia.

Chart alert: AUD/USD dipped towards 0.7130 key minor support ahead of RBA decision

AUD/USD hovers near 0.7130 ahead of the RBA rate decision, with markets fully pricing a third consecutive 25 bps hike to 4.35%. The pair remains in a bullish structure above key support, with potential upside toward 0.7200 and beyond if the RBA maintains a hawkish tone. However, downside risks remain if policymakers signal demand destruction from high oil prices, which could push AUD/USD below 0.7055.

05-05-2026 03:26 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Markets brace for RBA decision and US Services PMI looms

Markets open in Asia with focus on the RBA rate decision and US ISM Services PMI as policy divergence and geopolitical risks drive volatility. Strong US data reinforces a higher-for-longer Fed stance, while rising oil prices amid US–Iran tensions keep inflation concerns elevated. Equities remain cautious, the US dollar holds firm, and commodities stay supported, with WTI crude maintaining a bullish structure above key support levels.

05-05-2026 01:33 GMT by Kelvin Wong