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News source: FXStreet
Apr 29, 11:24 HKT
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Likely find direction after Fed’s policy announcement
  • EUR/USD trades calmly near 1.1700 ahead of the Fed-ECB monetary policy announcement.
  • Both the Fed and the ECB will likely maintain the status quo.
  • The German HICP is estimated to have grown at a stronger pace of 3% YoY in April.

The EUR/USD pair consolidates around 1.1700, inside Tuesday’s trading range, during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The major currency pair has remained broadly sideways, with investors awaiting monetary policy announcements by the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank (ECB) on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

Both the Fed and the ECB are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their current levels, and warn of upside inflation risks amid elevated energy prices due to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Investors will pay close attention to commentaries from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and ECB President Christine Lagarde to get cues about whether their respective central banks are discussing the need to tighten monetary conditions in the near term.

Ahead of the Fed-ECB policy announcement, investors will focus on the preliminary German Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data for April, which will be published at 12:00 GMT. The data is expected to show that the German inflation accelerated to 3% Year-on-Year (YoY) from 2.7% in March.

EUR/USD technical analysis

EUR/USD trades flat at around 1.1700 as of writing. The pair reflects a sideways trend as it remains sticky to the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA), which is at 1.1698, but stays above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement at 1.1666.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) shifts into the 40.00-60.00 zone after failing to sustain above 60.00 for longer, which indicates loss of upside momentum, but the upside bias remains intact.

On the topside, immediate resistance emerges at the 50.0% Fibonacci retracement near 1.1745, followed by the 61.8% retracement around 1.1825, with further hurdles at 1.1938 and the cycle high near 1.2082. Looking down, the 38.2% retracement at 1.1666 is the initial support; a break below that area would expose deeper supports at the 23.6% level near 1.1567 and the structural floor around 1.1408.

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)

Economic Indicator

Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)

The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), released by the German statistics office Destatis on a monthly basis, is an index of inflation based on a statistical methodology that has been harmonized across all European Union (EU) member states to facilitate comparisons. The YoY reading compares prices in the reference month to a year earlier. Generally, a high reading is bullish for the Euro (EUR), while a low reading is bearish.

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Next release: Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:00 (Prel)

Frequency: Monthly

Consensus: 3%

Previous: 2.8%

Source: Federal Statistics Office of Germany

Apr 29, 11:12 HKT
EUR/JPY remains subdued below 187.00 as risk-off sentiment weighs on Euro
  • EUR/JPY falls as the Euro weakens amid rising risk aversion over uncertainty surrounding a potential Middle East ceasefire.
  • US officials say President Donald Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran.
  • JPY remains firm amid BoJ rate-hike expectations and speculation about intervention to limit further currency weakness.

EUR/JPY edges lower after three days of gains, trading around 186.80 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency cross declines as the Euro (EUR) struggles amid heightened risk aversion driven by uncertainty over a potential ceasefire in the Middle East.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that US officials said President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran. The report noted that Trump chose to keep pressuring Iran’s economy and oil exports by restricting shipping to and from its ports. Sources added that he viewed alternative options, such as resuming bombing or disengaging from the conflict, as riskier than maintaining the blockade.

Traders turn their attention to the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision on Thursday, where markets expect a “hawkish hold” as policymakers weigh potential rate hikes in June or July. Analysts at Goldman Sachs anticipate two 25 basis point hikes in the coming months, starting in June and followed by another in September, which would lift the deposit rate back to 2.50%.

The EUR/JPY cross remains under pressure as the Japanese Yen (JPY) stays firm amid expectations of a near-term rate hike from the Bank of Japan, alongside speculation that authorities may intervene to curb further yen weakness.

However, the JPY has struggled to attract sustained buying interest despite the BoJ’s hawkish pause on Tuesday. Notably, three of the nine policy board members backed a rate hike, highlighting growing concern over inflation pressures linked to the Iran conflict.

BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to gradual policy tightening, signaling that interest rates could continue to rise as economic, price, and financial conditions evolve. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated that authorities stand ready to intervene in currency markets at any time to support the Yen.

Risk sentiment FAQs

In the world of financial jargon the two widely used terms “risk-on” and “risk off'' refer to the level of risk that investors are willing to stomach during the period referenced. In a “risk-on” market, investors are optimistic about the future and more willing to buy risky assets. In a “risk-off” market investors start to ‘play it safe’ because they are worried about the future, and therefore buy less risky assets that are more certain of bringing a return, even if it is relatively modest.

Typically, during periods of “risk-on”, stock markets will rise, most commodities – except Gold – will also gain in value, since they benefit from a positive growth outlook. The currencies of nations that are heavy commodity exporters strengthen because of increased demand, and Cryptocurrencies rise. In a “risk-off” market, Bonds go up – especially major government Bonds – Gold shines, and safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc and US Dollar all benefit.

The Australian Dollar (AUD), the Canadian Dollar (CAD), the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) and minor FX like the Ruble (RUB) and the South African Rand (ZAR), all tend to rise in markets that are “risk-on”. This is because the economies of these currencies are heavily reliant on commodity exports for growth, and commodities tend to rise in price during risk-on periods. This is because investors foresee greater demand for raw materials in the future due to heightened economic activity.

The major currencies that tend to rise during periods of “risk-off” are the US Dollar (USD), the Japanese Yen (JPY) and the Swiss Franc (CHF). The US Dollar, because it is the world’s reserve currency, and because in times of crisis investors buy US government debt, which is seen as safe because the largest economy in the world is unlikely to default. The Yen, from increased demand for Japanese government bonds, because a high proportion are held by domestic investors who are unlikely to dump them – even in a crisis. The Swiss Franc, because strict Swiss banking laws offer investors enhanced capital protection.

Apr 29, 11:02 HKT
US Dollar Index steadies near 98.50, all eyes on Fed rate decision
  • US Dollar Index flat lines around 98.65 in Wednesday’s early Asian session. 
  • The Fed is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at 3.50%–3.75% at the April meeting on Wednesday.
  • The attention will shift to the US Q1 GDP and PCE Price Index inflation reports, which are due on Thursday. 

The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 98.65 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The DXY holds steady as traders await a closely watched US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision later on Wednesday. 

The Fed is expected to hold the federal funds rate steady between 3.50% and 3.75%, where it has sat since January. This policy meeting is likely Chair Jerome Powell's final session before a Fed Chair transition to nominee Kevin Warsh.

Traders will closely monitor Jerome Powell’s press conference after the rate decision for hints on how the Fed may react to the risks ahead. If the US central bank maintains a hawkish tone regarding persistent inflation, this could boost the US Dollar against its rivals in the near term. 

"The question is what Powell is going to do, because he still holds the governor seat until 2028, so whether he chooses to resign after the expiry of the Chair term or if he stays on as a governor and as sort of a shadow Chair," said Carol Kong, a currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

On Thursday, the preliminary reading of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter (Q1) and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index inflation report will take center stage. If the reports show worse-than-expected outcomes, this could drag the DXY lower. 

US Dollar FAQs

The US Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, and the ‘de facto’ currency of a significant number of other countries where it is found in circulation alongside local notes. It is the most heavily traded currency in the world, accounting for over 88% of all global foreign exchange turnover, or an average of $6.6 trillion in transactions per day, according to data from 2022. Following the second world war, the USD took over from the British Pound as the world’s reserve currency. For most of its history, the US Dollar was backed by Gold, until the Bretton Woods Agreement in 1971 when the Gold Standard went away.

The most important single factor impacting on the value of the US Dollar is monetary policy, which is shaped by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The Fed has two mandates: to achieve price stability (control inflation) and foster full employment. Its primary tool to achieve these two goals is by adjusting interest rates. When prices are rising too quickly and inflation is above the Fed’s 2% target, the Fed will raise rates, which helps the USD value. When inflation falls below 2% or the Unemployment Rate is too high, the Fed may lower interest rates, which weighs on the Greenback.

In extreme situations, the Federal Reserve can also print more Dollars and enact quantitative easing (QE). QE is the process by which the Fed substantially increases the flow of credit in a stuck financial system. It is a non-standard policy measure used when credit has dried up because banks will not lend to each other (out of the fear of counterparty default). It is a last resort when simply lowering interest rates is unlikely to achieve the necessary result. It was the Fed’s weapon of choice to combat the credit crunch that occurred during the Great Financial Crisis in 2008. It involves the Fed printing more Dollars and using them to buy US government bonds predominantly from financial institutions. QE usually leads to a weaker US Dollar.

Quantitative tightening (QT) is the reverse process whereby the Federal Reserve stops buying bonds from financial institutions and does not reinvest the principal from the bonds it holds maturing in new purchases. It is usually positive for the US Dollar.

Apr 29, 10:34 HKT
Canadian Dollar consolidates vs USD as traders keenly await BoC/FOMC rate decisions
  • USD/CAD struggles to capitalize on the overnight recovery gains amid a combination of diverging forces.
  • The US-Iran statement benefits the safe-haven USD, while bullish Crude Oil prices underpin the Loonie.
  • Traders also seem reluctant and opt to move to the sidelines ahead of the crucial BoC/FOMC decisions.

The USD/CAD pair seesaws between tepid gains/minor losses, below the 1.3700 mark, during the Asian session on Wednesday amid a combination of diverging forces. The lack of progress in US-Iran peace talks continues to benefit the US Dollar's (USD) reserve currency status and supports spot prices. However, bullish Crude Oil prices underpin the commodity-linked Loonie and cap the upside for the currency pair.

Hopes for a revival of US-Iran peace talks receded after US President Donald Trump canceled his special envoy's planned visit to Pakistan. Furthermore, media reports suggest that Trump was dissatisfied with Iran's new proposal on resolving the war and reopening the strategic waterway, but would set ‌aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program. This keeps geopolitical risks in play and continues to benefit the safe-haven USD, which, in turn, is seen as a key factor acting as a tailwind for the USD/CAD pair.

Meanwhile, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked due to Iran's restrictions on movements and the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. Adding to this, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, aimed at forcing Tehran to dismantle its entire nuclear program. This keeps Crude Oil prices elevated near the highest level in over two weeks and keeps a lid on any meaningful appreciating move for the USD/CAD pair.

Traders also seem reluctant to place aggressive directional bets and opt to wait on the sidelines ahead of key central bank events. The Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce its policy decision later during the North American session, and will be followed by the outcome of a two-day FOMC meeting. Market participants will look for fresh cues about the central banks' future policy path, which, in turn, should provide a fresh impetus to the USD/CAD pair and determine the next leg of a directional move.

Economic Indicator

BoC Interest Rate Decision

The Bank of Canada (BoC) announces its interest rate decision at the end of its eight scheduled meetings per year. If the BoC believes inflation will be above target (hawkish), it will raise interest rates in order to bring it down. This is bullish for the CAD since higher interest rates attract greater inflows of foreign capital. Likewise, if the BoC sees inflation falling below target (dovish) it will lower interest rates in order to give the Canadian economy a boost in the hope inflation will rise back up. This is bearish for CAD since it detracts from foreign capital flowing into the country.

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Next release: Wed Apr 29, 2026 13:45

Frequency: Irregular

Consensus: 2.25%

Previous: 2.25%

Source: Bank of Canada

Apr 29, 10:33 HKT
US President Donald Trump asks aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran — WSJ

The US officials said that President Donald Trump instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

The report stated that Trump opted to continue squeezing Iran’s economy and oil exports by preventing shipping to and from its ports. The source added that Trump believed that his other options, including resuming bombing or walking away from the conflict, carried more risk than maintaining the blockade.

Market reaction

At the time of writing, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is up 1.08% on the day at $96.50.

WTI Oil FAQs

WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on international markets. The WTI stands for West Texas Intermediate, one of three major types including Brent and Dubai Crude. WTI is also referred to as “light” and “sweet” because of its relatively low gravity and sulfur content respectively. It is considered a high quality Oil that is easily refined. It is sourced in the United States and distributed via the Cushing hub, which is considered “The Pipeline Crossroads of the World”. It is a benchmark for the Oil market and WTI price is frequently quoted in the media.

Like all assets, supply and demand are the key drivers of WTI Oil price. As such, global growth can be a driver of increased demand and vice versa for weak global growth. Political instability, wars, and sanctions can disrupt supply and impact prices. The decisions of OPEC, a group of major Oil-producing countries, is another key driver of price. The value of the US Dollar influences the price of WTI Crude Oil, since Oil is predominantly traded in US Dollars, thus a weaker US Dollar can make Oil more affordable and vice versa.

The weekly Oil inventory reports published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Agency (EIA) impact the price of WTI Oil. Changes in inventories reflect fluctuating supply and demand. If the data shows a drop in inventories it can indicate increased demand, pushing up Oil price. Higher inventories can reflect increased supply, pushing down prices. API’s report is published every Tuesday and EIA’s the day after. Their results are usually similar, falling within 1% of each other 75% of the time. The EIA data is considered more reliable, since it is a government agency.

OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a group of 12 Oil-producing nations who collectively decide production quotas for member countries at twice-yearly meetings. Their decisions often impact WTI Oil prices. When OPEC decides to lower quotas, it can tighten supply, pushing up Oil prices. When OPEC increases production, it has the opposite effect. OPEC+ refers to an expanded group that includes ten extra non-OPEC members, the most notable of which is Russia.

Apr 29, 10:23 HKT
RBNZ’s Breman: Q1 core inflation have remained within the 1 - 3% target band

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman said on Wednesday that “the first quarter measures of core inflation have remained stable within the target band of 1–3%.”

“The Monetary Policy Committee continues to keep a close watch on developments in the Middle East and incoming data,” she further noted.

Market reaction

At the time of writing, NZD/USD is down 0.27% on the day at 0.5870, helped little by these above comments.

New Zealand Dollar Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of New Zealand Dollar (NZD) against listed major currencies today. New Zealand Dollar was the weakest against the Swiss Franc.

USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF
USD -0.01% -0.02% -0.02% 0.00% 0.18% 0.18% -0.09%
EUR 0.01% -0.01% 0.00% 0.02% 0.18% 0.21% -0.08%
GBP 0.02% 0.01% 0.00% 0.02% 0.17% 0.22% -0.08%
JPY 0.02% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.19% 0.22% -0.03%
CAD -0.00% -0.02% -0.02% -0.01% 0.19% 0.20% -0.08%
AUD -0.18% -0.18% -0.17% -0.19% -0.19% 0.02% -0.30%
NZD -0.18% -0.21% -0.22% -0.22% -0.20% -0.02% -0.30%
CHF 0.09% 0.08% 0.08% 0.03% 0.08% 0.30% 0.30%

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 New Zealand Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent NZD (base)/USD (quote).

Apr 29, 10:17 HKT
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hovers around nine-day EMA near 1.3500
  • GBP/USD may appreciate toward the two-month high of 1.3599.
  • The 14-day Relative Strength Index near 56 signals positive momentum without indicating overbought conditions.
  • The pair is testing the lower boundary of the ascending channel around 1.3510.

GBP/USD inches higher after registering little losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3520 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a potential for a bearish reversal as the pair is hovering around the lower boundary of the ascending channel pattern.

However, the GBP/USD pair maintains a modest bullish bias as it holds above the nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and the 50-day EMA. The clustering of these averages below the spot suggests a supportive backdrop after the recent advance, while the 14-day Relative Strength Index around 56 hints at positive but not overextended momentum, leaving room for further gains while the pair remains under nearby resistance.

The GBP/USD pair may rise toward the primary barrier at the two-month high of 1.3599, recorded on April 17. Further advances would support the pair to explore the region around the upper boundary of the ascending channel near the 1.3869, the highest level since September 2021, reached on January 27.

On the downside, the GBP/USD pair is testing the lower boundary of the ascending channel around 1.3510. aligned with the nine-day EMA of 1.3509. Further support lies at the 50-day EMA at 1.3440. A successful break below this confluence support zone would expose the five-month low of 1.3159, recorded on March 31, followed by the 1.3010, the lowest since April 2025, which was recorded in November 2025.

GBP/USD: Daily Chart

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)

Pound Sterling Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of British Pound (GBP) against listed major currencies today. British Pound was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.

USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF
USD -0.02% -0.03% -0.02% -0.01% 0.11% 0.14% -0.11%
EUR 0.02% -0.03% 0.02% 0.00% 0.11% 0.18% -0.08%
GBP 0.03% 0.03% 0.02% 0.02% 0.13% 0.18% -0.07%
JPY 0.02% -0.02% -0.02% -0.01% 0.13% 0.18% -0.04%
CAD 0.01% -0.00% -0.02% 0.01% 0.14% 0.18% -0.07%
AUD -0.11% -0.11% -0.13% -0.13% -0.14% 0.05% -0.25%
NZD -0.14% -0.18% -0.18% -0.18% -0.18% -0.05% -0.26%
CHF 0.11% 0.08% 0.07% 0.04% 0.07% 0.25% 0.26%

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 British Pound from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent GBP (base)/USD (quote).

Apr 29, 10:11 HKT
AUD/JPY holds losses near 114.50 after Australian CPI inflation data
  • AUD/JPY weakens to near 114.50 in Wednesday’s early Asian session. 
  • Australia’s CPI inflation rose to 4.6% YoY in March, softer than expected. 
  • BoJ left the policy rate unchanged at 0.75% at its April policy meeting on Tuesday. 

The AUD/JPY cross declines to around 114.50 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) softens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) following the release of the Australian inflation report. Traders brace for Japan’s Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which is due later on Friday. 

Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday showed that the country’s CPI inflation climbed to 4.6% YoY in March from 3.7% in February, driven largely by a fuel shock from the Middle East conflict. This figure came in softer than the expectations of 4.7%. Meanwhile, the monthly CPI rose 1.1% in March, compared to the previous reading of 0%.

The Aussie attracts some sellers in an immediate reaction to the softer-than-expected inflation data. However, a tight labor market and stronger-than-expected growth in late 2025 have supported expectations for another interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in May. This, in turn, could help limit the AUD’s losses. 

On Japan’s front, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) decided to hold the short-term interest rate steady at 0.75% after concluding its two-day monetary policy review meeting on Tuesday, as widely expected. 

According to the policy statement, the central bank will continue to raise interest rates in accordance with developments in the economy, prices, and financial markets. It said wages and prices may face upward pressure more than what the output gap suggests. The BoJ will scrutinise the timing and pace of policy adjustment with a close eye on economic and price impact from Middle East war developments. 

Japanese Yen FAQs

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is one of the world’s most traded currencies. Its value is broadly determined by the performance of the Japanese economy, but more specifically by the Bank of Japan’s policy, the differential between Japanese and US bond yields, or risk sentiment among traders, among other factors.

One of the Bank of Japan’s mandates is currency control, so its moves are key for the Yen. The BoJ has directly intervened in currency markets sometimes, generally to lower the value of the Yen, although it refrains from doing it often due to political concerns of its main trading partners. The BoJ ultra-loose monetary policy between 2013 and 2024 caused the Yen to depreciate against its main currency peers due to an increasing policy divergence between the Bank of Japan and other main central banks. More recently, the gradually unwinding of this ultra-loose policy has given some support to the Yen.

Over the last decade, the BoJ’s stance of sticking to ultra-loose monetary policy has led to a widening policy divergence with other central banks, particularly with the US Federal Reserve. This supported a widening of the differential between the 10-year US and Japanese bonds, which favored the US Dollar against the Japanese Yen. The BoJ decision in 2024 to gradually abandon the ultra-loose policy, coupled with interest-rate cuts in other major central banks, is narrowing this differential.

The Japanese Yen is often seen as a safe-haven investment. This means that in times of market stress, investors are more likely to put their money in the Japanese currency due to its supposed reliability and stability. Turbulent times are likely to strengthen the Yen’s value against other currencies seen as more risky to invest in.

Apr 29, 09:55 HKT
Australian Dollar drifts lower after CPI report; focus shifts to Fed decision
  • AUD/USD attracts some sellers following the release of Australian consumer inflation figures.
  • Geopolitical uncertainties underpin the safe-haven USD and further exert pressure on the pair.
  • Hawkish RBA bets should limit losses for the Aussie as traders keenly await the FOMC decision.

The AUD/USD pair continues with its struggle to conquer the 0.7200 mark and drifts lower following the release of Australian consumer inflation figures during the Asian session on Wednesday. Spot prices slide to the 0.7170 area in the last hour, though the downside potential seems limited ahead of the crucial FOMC policy decision later today.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.4% in Q1, lifting the annual rate to 4.1%. Additional details revealed that the Trimmed Mean CPI rose climbed 0.3% during the January-March period and 3.5% over the year. In the absence of a major surprise from the inflation data, the Australian Dollar (AUD) attracts some sellers amid the cautious market mood due to persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

Meanwhile, the latest data does little to dampen hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expectations. In fact, traders are pricing in a greater chance of a 25-basis-point (bps) rate hike at the upcoming RBA meeting in May. This, along with subdued US Dollar (USD) price action, offers some support to the AUD/USD pair and helps limit the downside. Traders also seem reluctant and opt to wait for the highly anticipated FOMC policy decision, due later today.

Investors will look for cues about the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) future policy path amid worries that the war-driven surge in energy prices will revive inflationary pressures. In the meantime, the lack of progress in US-Iran peace talks and a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz might continue to underpin the USD's reserve currency status. This should cap the AUD/USD pair and warrants some caution before positioning for an extension of a one-month-old uptrend.

Economic Indicator

Quarterly Consumer Price Index (YoY)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a quarterly basis, measures the changes in the price of a fixed basket of goods and services acquired by household consumers. The quarterly CPI data series are calculated as the average of the three relevant monthly CPIs. The YoY reading compares prices in the reference quarter to the same quarter a year earlier. A high reading is seen as bullish for the Australian Dollar (AUD), while a low reading is seen as bearish.

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Last release: Wed Apr 29, 2026 01:30

Frequency: Quarterly

Actual: 4.1%

Consensus: 4.1%

Previous: 3.6%

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

The quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has a significant impact on the market and the AUD valuation. The gauge is closely watched by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), in order to achieve its inflation mandate, which has major monetary policy implications. Rising consumer prices tend to be AUD bullish, as the RBA could hike interest rates to maintain its inflation target. The data is released nearly 25 days after the quarter ends.

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