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AUD/JPY continues to gain ground for the second successive day, trading around 94.20 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency cross appreciates as the Australian Dollar (AUD) gains ground against its peers following the release of China’s economic data on Monday. Any developments surrounding the Chinese stimulus plan could boost the AUD, as China is a major trading partner to Australia.
China's retail sales grew by 4% year-over-year in January-February, improving from December’s 3.7% increase. Meanwhile, industrial production rose 5.9% YoY during the same period, exceeding the 5.3% forecast but slightly lower than the previous reading of 6.2%.
The risk-sensitive AUD/JPY cross receives support as the Australian Dollar gains ground and the Japanese Yen (JPY) loses ground amid improving risk sentiment as China unveiled a special action plan over the weekend to revive consumption. The plan includes measures to increase wages, boost household spending, and stabilize stock and real estate markets.
However, the AUD/JPY cross may face upside limitations as the JPY could strengthen amid firm expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will continue raising interest rates this year. Still, the central bank is widely anticipated to maintain its current policy at its upcoming meeting on Wednesday.
Last week, major Japanese firms agreed to substantial wage increases for the third consecutive year, aiming to support workers against inflation and address labor shortages. Higher wages are expected to drive consumer spending, fuel inflation, and give the BoJ more flexibility for future rate hikes.
Interest rates are charged by financial institutions on loans to borrowers and are paid as interest to savers and depositors. They are influenced by base lending rates, which are set by central banks in response to changes in the economy. Central banks normally have a mandate to ensure price stability, which in most cases means targeting a core inflation rate of around 2%. If inflation falls below target the central bank may cut base lending rates, with a view to stimulating lending and boosting the economy. If inflation rises substantially above 2% it normally results in the central bank raising base lending rates in an attempt to lower inflation.
Higher interest rates generally help strengthen a country’s currency as they make it a more attractive place for global investors to park their money.
Higher interest rates overall weigh on the price of Gold because they increase the opportunity cost of holding Gold instead of investing in an interest-bearing asset or placing cash in the bank. If interest rates are high that usually pushes up the price of the US Dollar (USD), and since Gold is priced in Dollars, this has the effect of lowering the price of Gold.
The Fed funds rate is the overnight rate at which US banks lend to each other. It is the oft-quoted headline rate set by the Federal Reserve at its FOMC meetings. It is set as a range, for example 4.75%-5.00%, though the upper limit (in that case 5.00%) is the quoted figure. Market expectations for future Fed funds rate are tracked by the CME FedWatch tool, which shapes how many financial markets behave in anticipation of future Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
AUD/JPY recoups recent losses from the prior session, trading around 93.30 during Asian hours on Friday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) finds support from rising commodity prices, including Gold, Steel, and Iron Ore, bolstering its strength against the Japanese Yen (JPY).
However, global trade tensions weigh on the AUD/JPY cross following US President Donald Trump’s decision to maintain a 25% tariff on Australian aluminum and steel exports, valued at nearly $1 billion. This move adds pressure to Australia’s trade outlook and key exports. Despite this, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that Australia will not impose retaliatory tariffs on the US, stating that such measures would increase costs for consumers and drive inflation higher.
Meanwhile, the Japanese Yen remains under pressure amid a cautious stance from the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged next week while assessing the risks posed by escalating US trade tensions on Japan’s export-driven economy. The timing of the BoJ’s next rate hike remains uncertain, with policymakers monitoring global uncertainties.
“Japan’s economy and price developments appear stable, but external risks are growing,” a source familiar with BoJ discussions told Reuters. “Heightened global uncertainty could impact the BoJ’s rate hike plans,” echoed two additional sources.
Despite the recent pullback, the JPY remains near its strongest levels against its peers in months, supported by expectations of further BoJ rate hikes this year. Additionally, Japanese firms have agreed to substantial wage increases for the third consecutive year to help workers cope with inflation and address labor shortages. Higher wages are expected to boost consumer spending, fuel inflation, and provide the BoJ with greater flexibility for future rate hikes.
Interest rates are charged by financial institutions on loans to borrowers and are paid as interest to savers and depositors. They are influenced by base lending rates, which are set by central banks in response to changes in the economy. Central banks normally have a mandate to ensure price stability, which in most cases means targeting a core inflation rate of around 2%. If inflation falls below target the central bank may cut base lending rates, with a view to stimulating lending and boosting the economy. If inflation rises substantially above 2% it normally results in the central bank raising base lending rates in an attempt to lower inflation.
Higher interest rates generally help strengthen a country’s currency as they make it a more attractive place for global investors to park their money.
Higher interest rates overall weigh on the price of Gold because they increase the opportunity cost of holding Gold instead of investing in an interest-bearing asset or placing cash in the bank. If interest rates are high that usually pushes up the price of the US Dollar (USD), and since Gold is priced in Dollars, this has the effect of lowering the price of Gold.
The Fed funds rate is the overnight rate at which US banks lend to each other. It is the oft-quoted headline rate set by the Federal Reserve at its FOMC meetings. It is set as a range, for example 4.75%-5.00%, though the upper limit (in that case 5.00%) is the quoted figure. Market expectations for future Fed funds rate are tracked by the CME FedWatch tool, which shapes how many financial markets behave in anticipation of future Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
AUD/JPY fell on Thursday ahead of the Asian session, reversing some of the gains from earlier in the week. The pair dropped toward the 92.80 area, reflecting renewed bearish momentum after a brief period of buying pressure. While sellers regained control, the pair remains above the key 92.00 threshold, suggesting that a period of consolidation might be ahead.
Looking at technical indicators, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is declining sharply within the negative zone, indicating weakening bullish strength. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is printing decreasing red bars, reinforcing the view that downside pressure persists. However, the pair still trades within a broader range, limiting immediate downside risks.
For now, support remains firm at 92.00, a level that has provided a strong floor in recent sessions. A break below could accelerate bearish momentum toward 91.50. On the upside, resistance is seen around 93.50, where sellers have consistently stepped in. If AUD/JPY remains above 92.00, the pair could trade sideways in the near term before finding a clearer directional bias.
The AUD/JPY cross attracts fresh selling in the vicinity of the 94.00 mark, or the weekly top touched earlier this Thursday, and extends its steady intraday descent through the first half of the European session. Spot prices slide below the 93.00 mark in the last hour and for now, seem to have stalled a two-day-old recovery from the lowest level since August 2024 touched on Tuesday.
Against the backdrop of bets that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will hike interest rates again, concerns about the potential economic fallout from US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies boost demand for the safe-haven Japanese Yen (JPY). Apart from this, the risk of a further escalation of trade war between the US and China – the world's two largest economies – weighs on the Australian Dollar (AUD) and exerts additional pressure on the AUD/JPY cross.
From a technical perspective, the recent repeated failures near the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and bearish oscillators on the daily chart suggest that the path of least resistance for spot prices remains to the downside. Hence, some follow-through weakness towards the 93.50 intermediate support, en route to the 92.00 mark and the 91.80 area or a multi-month low, looks like a distinct possibility amid bets that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut rates further.
On the flip side, any meaningful recovery now seems to confront immediate resistance near the 93.70 region. This is followed by the weekly top, around the 94.00 mark, which if cleared decisively should pave the way for a further near-term appreciation. The AUD/JPY cross might then aim to surpass the monthly peak, around the 94.70-94.75 area, and reclaim the 95.00 psychological mark before climbing further towards the 96.00 neighborhood, or the 50-day SMA barrier.
The latter should act as a key pivotal point, which if cleared decisively might shift the near-term bias in favor of bullish traders and suggest that the AUD/JPY cross has formed a near-term bottom. This, in turn, would set the stage for a move towards the 96.65 intermediate resistance en route to the 97.00 round figure, the 97.75-97.80 region, and the 98.00 mark.
Generally speaking, a trade war is an economic conflict between two or more countries due to extreme protectionism on one end. It implies the creation of trade barriers, such as tariffs, which result in counter-barriers, escalating import costs, and hence the cost of living.
An economic conflict between the United States (US) and China began early in 2018, when President Donald Trump set trade barriers on China, claiming unfair commercial practices and intellectual property theft from the Asian giant. China took retaliatory action, imposing tariffs on multiple US goods, such as automobiles and soybeans. Tensions escalated until the two countries signed the US-China Phase One trade deal in January 2020. The agreement required structural reforms and other changes to China’s economic and trade regime and pretended to restore stability and trust between the two nations. However, the Coronavirus pandemic took the focus out of the conflict. Yet, it is worth mentioning that President Joe Biden, who took office after Trump, kept tariffs in place and even added some additional levies.
The return of Donald Trump to the White House as the 47th US President has sparked a fresh wave of tensions between the two countries. During the 2024 election campaign, Trump pledged to impose 60% tariffs on China once he returned to office, which he did on January 20, 2025. With Trump back, the US-China trade war is meant to resume where it was left, with tit-for-tat policies affecting the global economic landscape amid disruptions in global supply chains, resulting in a reduction in spending, particularly investment, and directly feeding into the Consumer Price Index inflation.
The AUD/JPY pair extended its recovery on Wednesday ahead of the Asian session, rising for the second straight day and trading near the 93.75 zone. Buyers are showing renewed interest after the recent downside, but the overall bias remains uncertain as indicators, while improving, continue to signal weakness.
Technically, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is climbing sharply but remains in negative territory, indicating that bullish momentum is yet to fully establish. Similarly, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram is printing decreasing red bars, which suggests that selling pressure is fading, but further confirmation is needed for a sustained rebound.
Looking ahead, immediate resistance is seen near the 94.00 level, where a breakout could reinforce the short-term bullish outlook. On the downside, key support is found around 93.20, with a break below potentially triggering renewed selling pressure. If the pair manages to hold above this area, consolidation around current levels might be expected.
The AUD/JPY pair bounced back on Tuesday ahead of the Asian session, moving near the 93.00 zone after declining for three consecutive sessions. While the daily advance suggests some buying pressure, the broader technical picture remains uncertain as the pair struggles to hold above key resistance levels.
Technical indicators paint a mixed picture. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has sharply risen but remains in negative territory, indicating that the recovery lacks strong bullish momentum. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is printing decreasing red bars, signaling that bearish momentum is easing but not entirely absent. This suggests that while selling pressure has subsided, buyers may still need to overcome key resistance before confirming a sustained recovery.
Looking at support and resistance levels, the first resistance lies around the 93.50 region, followed by stronger resistance at 94.00. A break above these levels could provide the bulls with further momentum. On the downside, immediate support is seen at 92.50, with a deeper floor around 92.00. The 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 95.00 remains a critical level for a broader trend shift.
The AUD/JPY trades in negative territory to around cross 92.30 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) due to the prevalent risk-off environment.
Data released by the Cabinet Office on Tuesday showed that the Japanese economy grew by 0.6% QoQ in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. This figure came in lower than the preliminary reading of 0.7%. On an annual basis, the Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded 2.2% in Q4 versus the initial estimate of 2.8%. The data reaffirms market bets that the Bank of Japan will keep the policy rate steady at its next policy meeting on March 18-19.
Analysts expect that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise further interest rates as soon as May amid concerns about broadening inflation in Japan and hopes that bumper wage hikes seen last year will continue this year. This, in turn, might underpin the JPY and act as a headwind for AUD/JPY.
On the other hand, the Aussie faces some challenges amid escalating global trade tensions and deflationary pressure in China, which might cap the upside for the pair. China's CPI in February missed expectations and fell at the sharpest pace since January 2024. The CPI fell 0.7% in February from a year earlier, reversing January's 0.5% increase, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Sunday.
One of the most significant factors for the Australian Dollar (AUD) is the level of interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Because Australia is a resource-rich country another key driver is the price of its biggest export, Iron Ore. The health of the Chinese economy, its largest trading partner, is a factor, as well as inflation in Australia, its growth rate and Trade Balance. Market sentiment – whether investors are taking on more risky assets (risk-on) or seeking safe-havens (risk-off) – is also a factor, with risk-on positive for AUD.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) influences the Australian Dollar (AUD) by setting the level of interest rates that Australian banks can lend to each other. This influences the level of interest rates in the economy as a whole. The main goal of the RBA is to maintain a stable inflation rate of 2-3% by adjusting interest rates up or down. Relatively high interest rates compared to other major central banks support the AUD, and the opposite for relatively low. The RBA can also use quantitative easing and tightening to influence credit conditions, with the former AUD-negative and the latter AUD-positive.
China is Australia’s largest trading partner so the health of the Chinese economy is a major influence on the value of the Australian Dollar (AUD). When the Chinese economy is doing well it purchases more raw materials, goods and services from Australia, lifting demand for the AUD, and pushing up its value. The opposite is the case when the Chinese economy is not growing as fast as expected. Positive or negative surprises in Chinese growth data, therefore, often have a direct impact on the Australian Dollar and its pairs.
Iron Ore is Australia’s largest export, accounting for $118 billion a year according to data from 2021, with China as its primary destination. The price of Iron Ore, therefore, can be a driver of the Australian Dollar. Generally, if the price of Iron Ore rises, AUD also goes up, as aggregate demand for the currency increases. The opposite is the case if the price of Iron Ore falls. Higher Iron Ore prices also tend to result in a greater likelihood of a positive Trade Balance for Australia, which is also positive of the AUD.
The Trade Balance, which is the difference between what a country earns from its exports versus what it pays for its imports, is another factor that can influence the value of the Australian Dollar. If Australia produces highly sought after exports, then its currency will gain in value purely from the surplus demand created from foreign buyers seeking to purchase its exports versus what it spends to purchase imports. Therefore, a positive net Trade Balance strengthens the AUD, with the opposite effect if the Trade Balance is negative.
The AUD/JPY pair extended its decline on Monday ahead of the Asian session, falling toward the 92.50 zone and marking a third straight day of losses. The downward momentum remains strong as the pair struggles to maintain levels above 93.00, with bearish sentiment prevailing in the short term. Risk-off flows and weak demand for the Australian Dollar continue to weigh on the pair.
From a technical perspective, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is nearing oversold territory, currently declining sharply, which may suggest that further downside could be limited. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is printing decreasing red bars, indicating that while bearish momentum persists, selling pressure could be moderating.
Key support levels to monitor include the 92.00 psychological area, which, if breached, could open the door for further declines toward the 91.50 zone. On the upside, the first resistance is seen around the 93.00 level, followed by stronger resistance at the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) near 95.00.
AUD/JPY pares its daily losses, hovering around 93.30 during European trading hours on Monday. The currency cross faced pressure as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is widely expected to hike rates further this year as part of its monetary policy normalization.
Investor expectations for another BoJ rate hike were reinforced by data released earlier on Monday, showing a 1.8% decline in real cash earnings due to persistent inflation. Additionally, optimism that last year’s substantial wage hikes will continue this year supports the case for further policy tightening. This has driven Japanese government bond (JGB) yields higher, narrowing the rate differential between Japan and other economies, and ultimately benefiting the lower-yielding JPY.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) received support from stronger-than-expected GDP growth and trade data from Australia released last week. On the monetary policy front, the latest Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Meeting Minutes indicated caution regarding further interest rate cuts, clarifying that February’s rate reduction does not signal a commitment to continued easing.
The AUD/JPY cross may face challenges as rising global trade tensions dampened investors’ risk appetite. China's retaliatory tariffs on certain US agricultural products went into effect on Monday, in response to last week's US tariff increase from 10% to 20% on Chinese imports, given China’s role as Australia’s largest trading partner.
Moreover, China announced on Saturday that it will impose a 100% tariff on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas, along with a 25% levy on aquatic products and pork from Canada. he move comes as retaliation against tariffs introduced by Canada in October, escalating trade tensions. This marks a new front in a broader trade conflict largely driven by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
Tariffs are customs duties levied on certain merchandise imports or a category of products. Tariffs are designed to help local producers and manufacturers be more competitive in the market by providing a price advantage over similar goods that can be imported. Tariffs are widely used as tools of protectionism, along with trade barriers and import quotas.
Although tariffs and taxes both generate government revenue to fund public goods and services, they have several distinctions. Tariffs are prepaid at the port of entry, while taxes are paid at the time of purchase. Taxes are imposed on individual taxpayers and businesses, while tariffs are paid by importers.
There are two schools of thought among economists regarding the usage of tariffs. While some argue that tariffs are necessary to protect domestic industries and address trade imbalances, others see them as a harmful tool that could potentially drive prices higher over the long term and lead to a damaging trade war by encouraging tit-for-tat tariffs.
During the run-up to the presidential election in November 2024, Donald Trump made it clear that he intends to use tariffs to support the US economy and American producers. In 2024, Mexico, China and Canada accounted for 42% of total US imports. In this period, Mexico stood out as the top exporter with $466.6 billion, according to the US Census Bureau. Hence, Trump wants to focus on these three nations when imposing tariffs. He also plans to use the revenue generated through tariffs to lower personal income taxes.
The AUD/JPY pair experienced a second consecutive day of losses on Friday landing at around 93.30, as sellers maintained control and drove prices lower. Despite the bearish pressure, the downward momentum has shown signs of easing, hinting at a possible stabilization or even a near-term bounce.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains in negative territory but is only mildly declining, suggesting that selling pressure may not be as intense as previous sessions. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) continues to print decreasing red bars, indicating that downside momentum is losing steam. This technical setup could open the door for a potential recovery or at least a consolidation phase before the next directional move.
On the technical front, support is forming near the 92.80 zone, with a stronger floor at 92.50. The 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), located at 95.00, represents a major resistance point. A break above this level could shift the outlook in favor of buyers, while failure to regain ground may result in continued pressure toward the 92.00 handle.
AUD/JPY daily chart
AUD/JPY extends its losses for the second consecutive day, trading around 93.00 during Asian hours on Friday. A technical analysis of the daily chart shows that the currency cross remains within a descending channel, confirming a sustained bearish bias.
The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains above the 30 level, reinforcing the ongoing bearish sentiment. A drop below 30 would signal an oversold condition, potentially triggering an upward correction. Additionally, the AUD/JPY cross continues to trade below the nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), indicating weak short-term price momentum.
The AUD/JPY cross is testing the psychological support level at 93.00, followed by the lower boundary of the descending channel at 91.90. A decisive break below this channel could reinforce the bearish outlook, potentially driving the currency cross toward the 90.13 region—the lowest level since May 2023, last seen on August 5, 2024.
On the upside, the AUD/JPY cross faces initial resistance at the nine-day EMA of 93.78. A breakout above this level could improve short-term price momentum, potentially driving the currency cross toward the upper boundary of the descending channel at the psychological level of 95.50, followed by the 50-day EMA at 95.91.
The table below shows the percentage change of Australian Dollar (AUD) against listed major currencies today. Australian Dollar was the weakest against the Euro.
USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
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USD | -0.23% | -0.04% | -0.22% | 0.04% | 0.47% | 0.38% | -0.25% | |
EUR | 0.23% | 0.19% | 0.03% | 0.27% | 0.71% | 0.61% | -0.02% | |
GBP | 0.04% | -0.19% | -0.17% | 0.07% | 0.51% | 0.42% | -0.18% | |
JPY | 0.22% | -0.03% | 0.17% | 0.26% | 0.70% | 0.61% | 0.02% | |
CAD | -0.04% | -0.27% | -0.07% | -0.26% | 0.43% | 0.34% | -0.25% | |
AUD | -0.47% | -0.71% | -0.51% | -0.70% | -0.43% | -0.09% | -0.68% | |
NZD | -0.38% | -0.61% | -0.42% | -0.61% | -0.34% | 0.09% | -0.59% | |
CHF | 0.25% | 0.02% | 0.18% | -0.02% | 0.25% | 0.68% | 0.59% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Australian Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent AUD (base)/USD (quote).
The AUD/JPY pair retreated on Thursday ahead of the Asian session, giving up gains from the previous two sessions as sellers regained control. The pair moved lower toward the 93.60 region, reflecting renewed downside pressure, although technical indicators suggest the bearish bias could be losing steam.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains in negative territory and is declining, confirming the downward movement. However, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is printing decreasing red bars, hinting at fading selling pressure. This suggests that while bears remain active, the momentum could be softening, making the short-term outlook uncertain.
Looking at key levels, immediate support emerges near 93.50, with a break below this mark opening the door for a deeper decline toward 93.00. On the flip side, initial resistance is found at 94.00, followed by the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) around 94.30, which could cap any recovery attempts.
AUD/JPY showed signs of recovery on Wednesday, inching higher after a prolonged bearish run. The pair was last seen trading around the 94.50 region ahead of the Asian session, attempting to regain ground following a steep decline. Sellers dominated earlier sessions, but Tuesday’s price action indicated exhaustion as they failed to drive prices lower. This shift has given buyers an opportunity to step in, potentially setting up a consolidation phase.
Technical indicators reflect this transition. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is rebounding sharply from negative territory, suggesting that selling momentum is easing. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is still printing decreasing red bars, indicating that downside pressure remains but is gradually fading. If bullish momentum builds, a test of the 94.50-95.00 resistance could follow.
From a technical perspective, immediate resistance is seen near 95.00, aligning with a previous reaction zone. A breakout above this level could push the pair toward the 95.00 handle. On the downside, initial support is located around 93.60, with a move below this threshold potentially reigniting bearish pressure. However, given the signs of stabilization, the near-term outlook appears to favor sideways trading as the market digests recent losses.
AUD/JPY extends its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 93.60 during Asian hours on Wednesday. However, a technical review of the daily chart reveals the pair remains within a descending channel, signaling a persistent bearish bias.
The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains above the 30 level, reinforcing the prevailing bearish bias. Furthermore, the AUD/JPY cross continues to trade below the nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), indicating weaker short-term price momentum.
The AUD/JPY cross may first test the psychological support level at 93.00, followed by the lower boundary of the descending channel at 92.00. A decisive break below this channel could strengthen the bearish bias, potentially pushing the pair toward the 90.13 region—the lowest level since May 2023, last observed on August 5, 2024.
On the upside, the AUD/JPY cross faces its first resistance at the nine-day EMA of 93.95. A breakout above this level could strengthen short-term price momentum, paving the way for a move toward the upper boundary of the descending channel at the psychological level of 96.00, followed by the 50-day EMA at 96.10.
The table below shows the percentage change of Japanese Yen (JPY) against listed major currencies today. Japanese Yen was the strongest against the Swiss Franc.
USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
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USD | -0.12% | -0.05% | 0.48% | -0.33% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.19% | |
EUR | 0.12% | 0.07% | 0.57% | -0.21% | 0.13% | 0.14% | 0.31% | |
GBP | 0.05% | -0.07% | 0.50% | -0.27% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.24% | |
JPY | -0.48% | -0.57% | -0.50% | -0.80% | -0.46% | -0.46% | -0.28% | |
CAD | 0.33% | 0.21% | 0.27% | 0.80% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.52% | |
AUD | -0.01% | -0.13% | -0.05% | 0.46% | -0.34% | 0.01% | 0.18% | |
NZD | -0.02% | -0.14% | -0.07% | 0.46% | -0.34% | -0.01% | 0.18% | |
CHF | -0.19% | -0.31% | -0.24% | 0.28% | -0.52% | -0.18% | -0.18% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Japanese Yen from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent JPY (base)/USD (quote).
AUD/JPY experienced a sharp drop on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level since August 2024 before bouncing back. The pair came under renewed selling pressure ahead of the Asian session but found strong support near the 92.00 region, leading to a mild recovery. Despite the brief bounce, bearish sentiment persists, with technical indicators still favoring downside risks.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) continues to decline sharply within oversold territory, suggesting that sellers have dominated recent price action. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) prints decreasing red bars, signaling that selling momentum may be losing intensity. The latest price reaction hints at a possible consolidation phase, as sellers struggle to push lower.
Looking at support and resistance levels, immediate resistance stands near 92.60, followed by the 93.00 zone, which aligns with previous daily highs. On the downside, the recent low near 92.00 remains key support; a decisive break below this level could open the door for further losses. However, if consolidation takes hold, the pair may trade within a narrow range before its next directional move.
AUD/JPY continues its decline, hovering around 92.80 during early European trading on Tuesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains under pressure after the White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump signed an order raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%. Given China’s crucial role as Australia’s largest trading partner, any economic shifts in China could significantly impact the AUD. However, similar measures for Mexico and Canada have yet to be finalized.
Further weighing on the Aussie Dollar, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) February Meeting Minutes highlighted downside risks to the economy. While the Board acknowledged labor market strength as a key reason to maintain interest rates, it noted that the current tightness was inconsistent with the central bank’s 2.5% inflation target. As a result, policymakers saw a stronger case for potential rate cuts.
On the economic data front, Australia’s Retail Sales rose 0.3% month-over-month in January, recovering from a 0.1% decline in December. However, the ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence Index fell to 87.7 from the previous week's 89.8, when it had reached its highest level since May 2022.
Despite AUD weakness, downside pressure on the AUD/JPY cross could be limited as the Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles after Japan’s Unemployment Rate unexpectedly rose from 2.4% to 2.5% in January, while corporate spending on plants and equipment declined by 0.2% in Q4.
Meanwhile, Japan’s Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, reaffirmed that the country is not actively seeking to devalue its currency, emphasizing Japan’s "basic stance on currency policy." Additionally, Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa stated that government intervention in the currency market only occurs in response to "speculative" movements.
Tariffs are customs duties levied on certain merchandise imports or a category of products. Tariffs are designed to help local producers and manufacturers be more competitive in the market by providing a price advantage over similar goods that can be imported. Tariffs are widely used as tools of protectionism, along with trade barriers and import quotas.
Although tariffs and taxes both generate government revenue to fund public goods and services, they have several distinctions. Tariffs are prepaid at the port of entry, while taxes are paid at the time of purchase. Taxes are imposed on individual taxpayers and businesses, while tariffs are paid by importers.
There are two schools of thought among economists regarding the usage of tariffs. While some argue that tariffs are necessary to protect domestic industries and address trade imbalances, others see them as a harmful tool that could potentially drive prices higher over the long term and lead to a damaging trade war by encouraging tit-for-tat tariffs.
During the run-up to the presidential election in November 2024, Donald Trump made it clear that he intends to use tariffs to support the US economy and American producers. In 2024, Mexico, China and Canada accounted for 42% of total US imports. In this period, Mexico stood out as the top exporter with $466.6 billion, according to the US Census Bureau. Hence, Trump wants to focus on these three nations when imposing tariffs. He also plans to use the revenue generated through tariffs to lower personal income taxes.
The AUD/JPY pair experienced a volatile trading session, initially climbing towards 94.00 before reversing and retreating back near 93.00. This price action highlights continued uncertainty in the market, with sellers stepping in at higher levels to cap bullish attempts. Despite the intraday fluctuations, the pair remains near multi-month lows, suggesting that bearish sentiment still lingers.
From a technical standpoint, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains in a near-oversold zone, reflecting weak upside momentum. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram prints flat red bars, signaling a pause in selling pressure but no decisive shift toward bullish control.
Looking ahead, the pair is currently testing support around 93.00, a key level that has held so far. A break below this area could intensify losses, exposing 92.50 as the next downside target. On the upside, resistance at 94.00 continues to limit bullish advances. A decisive push above this level could encourage buyers and open the door toward 94.50.
AUD/JPY depreciates to near 93.00 during European hours on Monday. The currency cross weakens as the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains firm amid expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will continue raising interest rates. This sentiment is reinforced by a rise in Japan’s 10-year government bond yield, which increased by 3 basis points to 1.4%.
Japan’s Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs, Atsushi Mimura, stated on Monday that not only large firms but also small and medium-sized businesses anticipate strong wage hikes. Despite this, real private consumption in Japan remains below pre-Covid levels, though corporate investment and inbound tourism continue to show strength.
Last week, BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda cautioned that uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s potential tariff policies could impact the global economic outlook, requiring careful monetary policy adjustments.
Meanwhile, the Australian Dollar (AUD) found support from positive Chinese economic data. China’s Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.8 in February from 50.1 in January, surpassing market expectations of 50.3. Given China's importance as a key trading partner, this boost in manufacturing activity supported the AUD.
In Australia, TD-MI Inflation Gauge declined by 0.2% month-over-month in February, reversing a 0.1% increase in January. This marked the first drop since last August and followed the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1% in its first monetary policy meeting of the year, signaling continued easing in inflation. However, on an annual basis, inflation rose by 2.2%, slightly lower than the previous 2.3% increase.
Interest rates are charged by financial institutions on loans to borrowers and are paid as interest to savers and depositors. They are influenced by base lending rates, which are set by central banks in response to changes in the economy. Central banks normally have a mandate to ensure price stability, which in most cases means targeting a core inflation rate of around 2%. If inflation falls below target the central bank may cut base lending rates, with a view to stimulating lending and boosting the economy. If inflation rises substantially above 2% it normally results in the central bank raising base lending rates in an attempt to lower inflation.
Higher interest rates generally help strengthen a country’s currency as they make it a more attractive place for global investors to park their money.
Higher interest rates overall weigh on the price of Gold because they increase the opportunity cost of holding Gold instead of investing in an interest-bearing asset or placing cash in the bank. If interest rates are high that usually pushes up the price of the US Dollar (USD), and since Gold is priced in Dollars, this has the effect of lowering the price of Gold.
The Fed funds rate is the overnight rate at which US banks lend to each other. It is the oft-quoted headline rate set by the Federal Reserve at its FOMC meetings. It is set as a range, for example 4.75%-5.00%, though the upper limit (in that case 5.00%) is the quoted figure. Market expectations for future Fed funds rate are tracked by the CME FedWatch tool, which shapes how many financial markets behave in anticipation of future Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
AUD/JPY remains tepid for the fourth successive session, trading around 93.00 during the Asian hours on Friday. A review of the daily chart shows the currency cross moving downwards within a descending channel pattern, indicating the strengthening bearish bias.
The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at the 30 level, signaling an oversold condition and a potential upward correction in the near term. Additionally, the AUD/JPY cross remains below the nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), highlighting weak short-term price momentum.
The AUD/JPY cross tests the immediate support at the 93.00 level, followed by the lower boundary of the descending channel at 92.50. A break below the channel could reinforce the bearish bias and put downward pressure on the currency cross to navigate the region around 90.13, the lowest since May 2023, last seen on August 5, 2024.
On the upside, the AUD/JPY cross could target the primary barrier at the nine-day EMA of 94.46. A break above this level could improve the short-term price momentum and support the pair to approach the upper boundary of the descending channel at the psychological level of 96.00, followed by the 50-day EMA at 96.45.
The table below shows the percentage change of Australian Dollar (AUD) against listed major currencies today. Australian Dollar was the weakest against the US Dollar.
USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
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USD | 0.18% | 0.25% | 0.00% | -0.02% | 0.40% | 0.63% | 0.02% | |
EUR | -0.18% | 0.07% | -0.19% | -0.19% | 0.21% | 0.44% | -0.17% | |
GBP | -0.25% | -0.07% | -0.24% | -0.26% | 0.15% | 0.38% | -0.25% | |
JPY | 0.00% | 0.19% | 0.24% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 0.62% | -0.01% | |
CAD | 0.02% | 0.19% | 0.26% | -0.01% | 0.40% | 0.64% | 0.00% | |
AUD | -0.40% | -0.21% | -0.15% | -0.40% | -0.40% | 0.23% | -0.39% | |
NZD | -0.63% | -0.44% | -0.38% | -0.62% | -0.64% | -0.23% | -0.63% | |
CHF | -0.02% | 0.17% | 0.25% | 0.00% | -0.00% | 0.39% | 0.63% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Australian Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent AUD (base)/USD (quote).
AUD/JPY extended its downward trajectory on Thursday, marking a third consecutive day of losses and trading around its lowest levels since mid-September. The pair remains under pressure, with sellers firmly in control after breaching key support levels. The broader technical structure suggests that bearish forces could continue to dominate in the near term.
Technical indicators reinforce the prevailing downtrend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is steadily declining and is now hovering near oversold territory, indicating that downside momentum remains intact. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram shows rising red bars, further highlighting increasing bearish sentiment.
Looking ahead, key support is seen around 93.30, a level that previously acted as a floor in September. A break below this could open the door toward 93.00. On the upside, initial resistance stands at 95.50, aligning with the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), followed by a more significant barrier at 96.00. A recovery above these levels would be needed to shift the bearish outlook.
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