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Australian Dollar / US Dollar

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AUD/USD
0.6544
-0.54%

Simulated chart for educational purposes — not real market data.

OverviewAustralian Dollar / US Dollar

AUD/USD is a commodity currency — it tracks risk appetite and Chinese demand for raw materials.

How it works

Australia exports iron ore, coal, and LNG, mostly to China. AUD strengthens when commodities and risk are bid.

Key factors

China growth
China is Australia's largest trading partner — Chinese stimulus lifts AUD.
Iron ore prices
Australia's biggest export — its price moves AUD.
RBA policy
Reserve Bank of Australia rate decisions drive short-term moves.
Risk sentiment
AUD is a 'risk-on' currency — falls when global markets panic.

What to watch

  • China PMIs and stimulus news
  • Iron ore futures
  • RBA meetings
  • Global risk sentiment

Where to track it