AUD Consolidates Near 0.7050 Amid Reviving USD Demand
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is consolidating near its highest level since June 17 at around 0.7050 against the US Dollar (USD), driven by reviving demand for the safe-haven USD.
Mixed signals over the US-Iran peace deal have revived demand for the USD, capping the AUD/USD pair. The mixed signals stem from Iran's rejection of US claims that the Strait of Hormuz will open under a new deal, which keeps geopolitical risk premium in play and acts as a headwind for the AUD/USD pair.
The latest optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement has dragged crude oil prices to a nearly four-week low, easing inflation fears. This has prompted traders to scale back their expectations for further policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), which should keep a lid on any meaningful USD appreciation.