Aussie Dollar Stabilizes on Expected RBA Rate Hike
The Australian dollar has stabilized after two weeks of decline, as traders anticipate a rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) next week.
Markets are pricing the RBA to increase the cash rate to 4.6%, and ANZ, one of Australia's biggest banks, predicts it could reach 4.85% in November.
This development is significant for the Aussie because higher local rates can make Australian assets more attractive, while a more cautious Reserve Bank of New Zealand has put pressure on the New Zealand dollar.