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RBA Hawkishness Supports AUD Despite USD Strength

February 20, 2026, 06:01 AM158 words10 sources
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The Australian Dollar is experiencing mixed pressures as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintains a hawkish stance, countered by a strengthening US Dollar. Recent rate hikes and expectations of further tightening by the RBA, fueled by elevated inflation risks and robust labor market data, are boosting the AUD's carry appeal, attracting cash flows and supporting pairs like AUD/JPY. The widening policy gap between the RBA and the Bank of Japan is also benefiting AUD/JPY. However, global risk sentiment and the strength of the USD, driven by hawkish Federal Reserve signals, are limiting AUD gains. AUD/USD is holding above 0.7000, trading in a narrow range, while AUD/JPY remains in a medium-term uptrend. Market participants are closely watching upcoming economic data releases, including US GDP and PCE figures, and Japanese CPI data, for further direction. While the RBA's actions are positive for the AUD, its sustainability depends on the broader economic environment and the relative strength of the USD.

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