Australian household spending flat in August, missing forecasts ahead of RBA decision
The flat print gives markets a small reason to question how much further the RBA needs to go, not whether it hikes today, so any reaction is more likely in November pricing and statement tone. Softer domestic demand sits awkwardly with the RBA's inflation worries but fits the arg
AUD/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
UOB | Bearish | 0.7120 |
Bank of America | Bullish | 0.7000 |
Rabobank | Bullish | 0.7200 |
All 23 desk targets for AUD/USD
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AUD/USD Consensus Check: Week of October 9, 2026
AUD/USD trades at 0.6984, a whisker below the 25-firm Dec-26 median of 0.70, but an 0.08 range separates Citi's bear case from Scotiabank's bull.
AUD/USD Consensus 0.70 vs Spot 0.6959 — Week of October 8, 2026
AUD/USD trades at 0.6959, 0.59% below the 25-firm Dec-26 median of 0.70, with an 0.08 range separating Scotiabank's 0.75 bull case from Citi's 0.67 bear.
AUD/USD Consensus Check: 0.70 Target, 0.08 Spread — Week of Oct 7, 2026
AUD/USD spot sits at 0.6962, just 0.54% below the 25-firm Dec-26 median of 0.70, but an 0.08 dispersion signals deep disagreement on the path.