Track major economic events impacting AUD pairs with weekly outlooks tailored for Australian traders.
Featured Event
RBA cash-rate decisions — primary AUD driver
The Reserve Bank of Australia's monthly cash rate decisions remain the single most important catalyst for AUD movement. With current rates at 4.35% and inflation still above target, markets closely watch RBA Governor Bullock's commentary for dovish or hawkish signals. Each decision typically moves AUD/USD 50-100 pips within minutes, making it essential viewing for Australian forex traders.
Other Economic Events We Cover
RBA Statement on Monetary Policy (SoMP)
Quarterly deep-dive into RBA's economic outlook and policy reasoning.
AU CPI Quarterly
Australia's inflation data - key driver for RBA policy expectations.
AU Employment Data
Monthly jobs figures that influence RBA rate decisions and AUD sentiment.
US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
First Friday jobs data that moves major USD pairs including AUD/USD.
FOMC Meetings
Federal Reserve decisions impacting USD strength against the Australian dollar.
ECB Policy Decisions
European Central Bank meetings affecting EUR/AUD cross-rates.
Bank of Japan (BoJ)
Japanese monetary policy impacting AUD/JPY trading opportunities.
China PMI Data
Manufacturing data from Australia's largest trading partner affecting commodity currencies.
Latest Economic Events Analysis
Latest Economic Events Analysis
RBA December Meeting Preview: Rate Hold Expected Markets pricing 95% chance of 4.35% hold as inflation cools but remains elevated. Dec 8, 2024 · 3 min read
US NFP Strong: AUD/USD Under Pressure November jobs beat estimates at 227k, strengthening Fed hawkish expectations. Dec 6, 2024 · 4 min read
China PMI Mixed: Commodity Currency Impact Manufacturing PMI at 50.3 vs 50.2 expected, services strong at 51.5. Dec 2, 2024 · 3 min read
RBA SoMP Takeaways: Gradual Easing Ahead Central bank sees inflation reaching target by late 2025, opening door for cuts. Nov 29, 2024 · 5 min read
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FAQ
When do most economic events impact AUD pairs?
Major events like RBA decisions (2:30pm AEDT) and US NFP (11:30pm AEDT) create highest volatility during Australian trading hours.
How far in advance are economic events scheduled?
Central bank meetings are scheduled months ahead, while data releases like CPI and employment have fixed monthly schedules published annually.
Which events cause the biggest AUD moves?
RBA rate decisions typically move AUD/USD 50-150 pips, followed by surprise inflation data and major Fed announcements affecting risk sentiment.
Should I avoid trading during high-impact events?
Many traders either close positions before events or use smaller position sizes due to increased volatility and wider spreads during news releases.
