Australian dollar rises 0.1% against US dollar
The Australian dollar rose 0.1% in thin trading on Tuesday. Major central-bank policy decisions could increase volatility, the report said.
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The Australian dollar rose 0.1% in thin trading on Tuesday. Major central-bank policy decisions could increase volatility, the report said.
The dollar retreated against major currencies on Wednesday following data showing a smaller-than-expected increase in US inflation, which reduced market bets on an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. The euro rose 0.15% to $1.135725.
The dollar was flat against major currencies as US-Iran tensions pushed oil higher and Treasury yields rose. Markets are watching upcoming US data and the Reserve Bank of Australia meeting for further policy clues.
Major Asian, US and European stock indexes were lower, while bonds and the dollar were mixed. The report also showed Brent crude higher and gold at a more than seven-week low.
Major stock indexes fell, with the MSCI world gauge down 0.83%, as oil prices resumed their rise and Treasury yields extended gains. Spot gold dropped 3.5% to a more than seven-week low.
Brent crude rose more than 3% above $107 a barrel as US-Iran tensions heightened supply risks and Treasury yields stayed above 5%. The Australian dollar weakened ahead of an expected Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike Tuesday.
Regional markets were mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 1.30% and the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield last at 5.165%. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,282.98 an ounce.
* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but
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