RBA holds rates at 4.35%, signals further hikes still possible - recap
The RBA held its cash rate at 4.35% in June but signalled further hikes remain possible, with Westpac forecasting a move at the August meeting if inflation stays elevated. Justin had the info yesterday: RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in June monetary policy meeting, as e
AUD/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Bank of America | Bullish | 0.7000 |
Westpac | Bullish | 0.7200 |
UOB | Bullish | 0.7075 |
All 25 desk targets for AUD/USD
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AUD/USD Consensus Check: Spot at 0.7041, Week of August 6, 2026
AUD/USD trades at 0.7041, a fraction above the 25-firm Dec-26 median of 0.70, with a 0.10 spread separating Scotiabank's 0.75 from Mizuho's 0.65.
AUD/USD Consensus Check: Spot at 0.7048 vs 0.70 Median Target, Week of August 5, 2026
AUD/USD trades 0.69% above the 24-firm median Dec-26 target of 0.70, with a 0.10 dispersion range signalling deep disagreement on the RBA-Fed path.
RBA Rate Decision Preview — August 11, 2026: Street Targets 0.70
AUD/USD trades at 0.7033, just 0.47% above the 24-firm Dec-26 consensus of 0.70, leaving the pair broadly in line with street expectations ahead of the RBA.