The AUD CPI y/y was released at 6.8% (Forecast: 7.2% Previous: 7.4%) which indicates a significant slowdown in inflation growth for the Australian economy.
Following the data release, the AUDUSD traded slightly lower from 0.6710 down to 0.6690, as the slowdown in inflation growth signaled the increased potential for the RBA to pause on future rate hikes. However, with inflation at 6.8%, this is still high above the RBA's 2% target level.
As the AUDUSD trades along the 0.67 price level, the price could continue to consolidate along the round number level, with the upward trendline supporting a breakout to the upside, especially if the DXY continues to weaken.
Following the data release, the AUDUSD traded slightly lower from 0.6710 down to 0.6690, as the slowdown in inflation growth signaled the increased potential for the RBA to pause on future rate hikes. However, with inflation at 6.8%, this is still high above the RBA's 2% target level.
As the AUDUSD trades along the 0.67 price level, the price could continue to consolidate along the round number level, with the upward trendline supporting a breakout to the upside, especially if the DXY continues to weaken.
