Category Archives: AUD to GBP
Will further interest rate cuts result in a drop for the Australian Dollar this year?
The Australian Dollar has continued to come under pressure recently which has helped the Pound recoup some of its recent losses against the currency. One of the reasons for the downturn for AUD is due to the interest rate cut that took place earlier this month, which has pushed Australian interest rates down to record lows. There are now predictions of further rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia with some financial institutions predicting two further cuts this year, which would push the rate down to 0.75% and likely have a negative impact on the Aussie Dollars value.
Aside from these forecasts of rate cuts due to the slowing economy, another reason for Aussie Dollar weakness is due to the ongoing US-China trade war saga, which has caused concerns for the Australian economy moving forward. I would expect to see AUD exchange rates continue to struggle whilst this continues, owing to the fact that China is the countries main trading partner.
From the UK side the Conservative leadership contest is likely to remain the key driver, with Boris Johnson remaining the front runner. This leadership contest along with any Brexit related updates remain the key driver for GBP exchange rates so do keep on top of this if you’re following the Pound’s value due to an upcoming currency requirement.
If you have a large currency exchange to carry out in the coming days, weeks or months then you are more than welcome to speak with me directly as I will be more than happy to help you both with trying to time a transaction and getting you the top market rate when you do come to buy your currency. A small improvement in a rate of exchange can make a huge difference so for the sake of taking two minutes to email me you may find you save yourself hundreds if not thousands of Pounds. You can email me (Joseph Wright) on jxw@currencies.co.uk and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as I can.
Reserve Bank of Australia to drive Australian exchange rates
The Australian dollar has been struggling of late and is close to the lowest levels in a decade against its US dollar counterpart. The Reserve Bank of Australia only recently cut interest rates and further cuts are on the horizon. The central bank also hinted that other stimulus measures could be used in a bid to stimulate economic growth. Furthermore, the deputy Governor Guy Debelle earlier in the year stated that quantitative easing would be a good way to stimulate the economy. History tell us that if a central bank starts a QE program it causes the currency to devalue. For clients selling Australian dollars to buy another currency, its crucial that you keep an eye and understand the RBA next move. If you would like further information on the RBA feel free to contact me on the email below.
How will the Australian dollar perform against the pound?
Even though the Australasian dollar is set for a tough 12 months, the pound has problems of its own. Brexiteer Boris Johnson is the favourite to be the next Prime Minister and its clear that he will take a different approach compared to outgoing Theresa May. A crash out no deal Brexit is looking more likely by the day and consequently the pound is losing further value. As we approach the October deadline, if a deal isn’t in place I expect GBPAUD to fall.
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Australian Growth data causes Investor Concern (Daniel Johnson)
Pound to Australian Dollar Forecast
The Australian Dollar has suffered of late due to several contributing factors. The most significant catalyst for the fall in Australian Dollar value is the US/China trade war. Australia is heavily reliant on China purchasing it’s goods and due to this any slow down in growth in China will have an impact on the Australian Dollar.
The Trump administration has placed significant tariffs on Chinese goods and China has retaliated with it’s own tariffs. The trade war is set to escalate and could be ongoing which does not bode well for the Aussie. Iron ore is Australia’s primary export to China and at present demand remains healthy which is good news for the Aussie, that is not to say this situation will last however.
Due to global economic uncertainty investors are choosing to shy away from riskier commodity based currencies such as AUD in favour of safe haven currencies such as the Swiss Franc and the US Dollar.
There are economic problems down under such as consumer spending and the cost of living in high wage growth areas such as Sydney and Melbourne. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) took the decision to cut interest rates this month to 1.25% and there is the potential for further cuts.
The Australian economy is growing at its slowest rate in almost a decade, which has fuelled speculation surrounding how long Australia will sustain its run of over 27 years without a recession.
Despite the situation down under I believe the problems in the UK outweigh that of those down under. We currently have no PM and are in complete Brexit limbo. If Boris gets in the probability of a no deal could increase as he will be using this scenario as a bargaining chip to get a better deal from Brussels. A no deal is the investors worst fear and has the potential to cause further woes for Sterling.
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Australian Dollar weakens as trade wars hit the headlines
The Australian Dollar can be impacted by global attitude to risk and news that Donald Trump and China are still locked in battle over their trade wars is not helping the value of the currency.
The G20 summit in Japan this weekend will be key for where this may head next, should the rift continue and both sides continue to throw more and more tariffs at each other then this could damage Australian Dollar exchange rates.
Chinese economic data has also had an impact on the Australian Dollar overnight, as inflation posted at a 15 month high last night. Poor economic data from China can have a negative impact on the value of the Australian Dollar due to the strong trading ties and the number of exports from Australia to China. Should China start to struggle then you can tend to see a ripple effect onto the Australian economy so the markets tend to move in advance of this. Chinese Retail Sales figures are released on Friday so this will be one to watch.
In terms of Australian data, we have a few key releases this week with unemployment figures out tomorrow and investors and speculators alike will also be looking out for any hints or comments from members of the RBA as to their plans for what to do next with interest rates.
There are growing expectations that we may see an interest rate cut from the RBA in the near future, and this has the potential to result in the Australian Dollar losing a little ground.
My personal view is that I feel that the Australian Dollar may weaken a little in the coming weeks due to the various points above, so if you have Australian Dollars to buy then it may be one to watch very closely, if you have Australian Dollars to sell then it may be tempting to start considering making a move on soon. Of course with all the worldwide politics going on the market and opinions can change in an instant so it is key if you are in the position where you have an exchange to carry out that you have a proactive broker on your side, with various options on offer.
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US/China Trade Wars hurt the Australian Dollar (Daniel Johnson)
Australian Dollar hit by Trade Wars
In times of global economic uncertainty, commodity-based currencies such as the Australian Dollar usually struggle as investors seek safe haven investments for their money. Due to this the Australian Dollar has come under pressure lately due to the trade war between the US and China.
Australia has a heavy reliance on China purchasing it’s exports and as such any fall in Chinese growth has a knock on effect on the Aussie. There has been steep fall in Chinese trade activity for last month caused by the ongoing trade impasse with the United States.
Could there be further rate cuts from the RBA?
Another factor in the value of AUD has been the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to cut interest rates to a record low of 1.25% earlier this year. This was an attempt to boost inflation towards the RBA’s target level of 2-3%. Based on comments from RBA members earlier this year there are predictions in the press that we could see more rate cuts later this year. This has the probability to weaken the Australian Dollar.
Those with an Australian Dollar requirement should keep an eye out for Australian employment data due out in the early hours of Thursday. Unemployment has risen in Australia of late, which was a contributing factor in the RBA’s recent rate cut, and if this is reflected yet again in May’s figures then the Aussie could lose value.
Comments from any RBA members following this data release could give an insight to monetary policy moving forward could therefore have an impact on the Australian Dollar.
Australia’s problems do not have the same weight as those of the UK’s, with no Prime Minister and Brexit in limbo, the Pound could be set for further losses, with the majority of candidates up for Tory leader ready to bring a ‘no deal’ back to the table. I expect Sterling to remain fragile for the foreseeable future.
If you have a currency requirement I would be happy to assist. If you wish to maximise your return it is important to be in touch with an experienced broker. If you let me know the details of your trade I will endeavour to produce a trading strategy to suit your needs. If you have a currency provider in place I am willing to perform a live comparison and I am confident I will be able to demonstrate a considerable saving. It will only take a couple of minutes and could be well worth your while.
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Australian dollar forecast; Will the RBA cut rates again?
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut their base interest rate recently which has seen the Australian dollar weaker in recent weeks. Interestingly, the currency itself did not weaken massively on the news of the cut to historical lows last week, partly because the market was expecting it. It appears to me that the future, we might well in find the RBA forced to cut rates again.
My overall belief is that the factors which contributed to a weaker Aussie dollar in 2019 will by and large remain. A key factor in all of this is of course the trade wars with Donald Trump putting pressure on the global economy, in particular the Chinese economy which is a major customer for Australian exports.
The resulting slowdown globally is only going to continue in my opinion, this will surely keep pressure on the RBA and perhaps force their hand again down the line. It is probably worth pointing out that the Australian economy has been through one of the longest periods of economic growth in history in the Western world. Economic history suggests that at some point that growth will struggle with tougher economic times and the current trajectory and stagnation seems tricky to just shake off with just one interest rate cut.
There is important economic news for Australia this week with the release of the latest news from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, releasing more detailed information on Australian Unemployment data. This has been a key component of decisions on interest rates, as the RBA grapples with falling Unemployment and also falling Inflation.
The future looks far from straightforward for the Australian dollar, clients with a position to buy or sell Australian dollars might benefit from a quick review with our team, to get the latest news and information on their options and the best strategy to maximise any transfers.
Will more disappointing data for the UK today result in further falls for the Pound?
It’s been a disappointing week for UK economic data releases so far, which has come at a bad time for the Pound as the currency is already trading at the lower end of it’s recent trading ranges. The Pound to Aussie Dollar pair in particular is trading in the early 1.80’s, and at the time of writing it’s trading at 1.8150 which is towards the lower levels of the day.
1.80 could act as a support level for the Pound, but those of our clients and readers monitoring the pair should be weary of potential further falls for the Pound as not only is the currency under pressure owing to political uncertainty, but economic data is now starting to disappoint which could cause further falls.
So far this week both manufacturing and construction data has shown a slowdown from the previous figures. At 9.30am this morning there will be the release of Services PMI which is arguably more important as the services sector covers around 80% of the UK economy. I think a drop in these figures could result in a sharper sell-off than we’ve seen this week due to the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
Data aside, the leadership contest for the Conservative Party could be the next potential market mover, as the victor’s attitude to Brexit is likely to impact markets. Down under we have seen the Australian economy pick up slightly but there are still expectations of further interest rate cuts later this year after the recent cut, so this is a potential downside for the Aussie Dollar moving forward.
If you have a large currency exchange to carry out in the coming days, weeks or months then you are more than welcome to speak with me directly as I will be more than happy to help you both with trying to time a transaction and getting you the top market rate when you do come to buy your currency. A small improvement in a rate of exchange can make a huge difference so for the sake of taking two minutes to email me you may find you save yourself hundreds if not thousands of Pounds. You can email me (Joseph Wright) on jxw@currencies.co.uk and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as I can.
Pound hits its lowest level in a month against the Aussie Dollar, despite Aussie woes
Due to Australian Dollar weakness, for reasons we will touch on shortly the GBP/AUD rate hasn’t been in the headlines recently which is in contrast to GBP/EUR and GBP/USD rates for example.
The Pound has been losing value over the past few weeks as cross party talks regarding the Brexit deal and UK Prime Minister May has announced her departure date regarding her term as Prime Minister. Uncertainty over the future of the UK’s trading relationships has now increased as the new leader of the Conservative Party is yet to be announced, as the route to Brexit has now become less clear.
If the new Conservative leader is open to leaving the EU this year without a deal in place, I think we could even see the Pound fall further, we have already seen the Pound lose almost 4% in less than a month the the GBP to EUR rate fell a record 13 days in a row.
The drop for the Pound against the Aussie Dollar has been less dramatic than the drop against other major currency pairs, and this is due to Aussie Dollar weakness which has stemmed from concerns surrounding the Chinese economy due to the trade war talks between the US and China. Should the situation between the US and China improve I think we could see the Pound lose even more value against the Aussie Dollar.
If you have a large currency exchange to carry out in the coming days, weeks or months then you are more than welcome to speak with me directly as I will be more than happy to help you both with trying to time a transaction and getting you the top market rate when you do come to buy your currency. A small improvement in a rate of exchange can make a huge difference so for the sake of taking two minutes to email me you may find you save yourself hundreds if not thousands of Pounds. You can email me (Joseph Wright) on jxw@currencies.co.uk and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as I can.
