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.

FX markets and central banks Overview - USD/CAD - AUD/USD

During the week of August 17–21, 2026, major currency pairs rallied against the U.S. dollar amid shifting monetary policy expectations. While accelerated Canadian inflation bolstered the CAD and a cooling job market complicated the RBA’s outlook in Australia, markets looked past hawkish FOMC minutes to price in upcoming Fed rate cuts, driving broad gains led by NZD and AUD.

22-08-2026 00:18 GMT by Moheb Hanna

Asia open: Hang Seng underperforms on weak China’s retail sales, USD/JPY firmed above 159.75 after BoJ

Global markets rallied after the US and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire framework and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Nasdaq 100 surged 3%, the Dow Jones hit a record high, and crude oil plunged below US$85 per barrel as geopolitical risk premiums evaporated. Investors rotated back into technology stocks amid renewed optimism over AI infrastructure spending, while attention now turns to the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh.

16-06-2026 04:57 GMT by Kelvin Wong