The Australian money gained altitude against other currencies after the RBA announced its decision earlier today. The Reserve Bank of Australia or RBA decided to hold on to its current cash rates.
The central bank’s official interest rate will continue to stand at 0.75% after today’s meeting.
RBA governor Philip Lowe said that the main uncertainties that loom continue to weigh on outlook consumption. The modest increase in household wages also plays a big deal in domestic consumer spending.
The RBA governor also enumerated other uncertainties, such as the evolution of the housing construction cycle and the effects of drought.
The decision to hold rates comes after the October cut and was largely expected by the Aussie market. This is of course, given the marginal improvement in the country’s unemployment and fair inflation growth.
The recent unemployment, inflation, and house prices data took the pressure off the central bank and Australian money. The country’s economy remains on track just below its long-term trend.
Later this Friday, traders expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to slash its quarterly GDP growth forecast to just 1.4%.
Strong Gains
Other currencies such as the greenback and kiwi didn’t stand a chance against the Australian money this Tuesday.
The AUD to USD exchange rate went up by 0.59% or 0.0040 points in this Tuesday’s trading. The pair currently trades for $0.6924, jumping higher from its last close of $0.6883.
And the AUD NZD trading pair climbed up by 0.26% or 0.0028 points in trading sessions. The pair trades for NZ$1.0746 and has reached ranges between NZ$1.0745 to NZ$1.0782.
Meanwhile, the Australian money barely went up against the Chinese yuan in sessions. The AUD CNY pair traded flat as it only inches up 0.02% or 0.0004 points in trading.
The AUD CNY pair currently exchanges for ¥4.8391 but has reached levels from ¥4.8327 to ¥4.8510.
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