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Aussie Dollar Soars to 15-Month High Amid Inflation Signals

1/7/2026

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The Australian Dollar (AUD) rose to a 15-month high against the US Dollar (USD), trading above 0.6750.
The advance continued for a fourth straight session despite easing inflation.
Analysts say a core inflation rise of 0.9% or more could prompt the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to tighten in February.
The CPI rose 3.4% year over year in November, while building permits rose 15.2% month over month.

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The Australian Dollar (AUD) rose to a 15-month high against the US Dollar (USD), trading above 0.6750.
The advance continued for a fourth straight session despite easing inflation.
Analysts say a core inflation rise of 0.9% or more could prompt the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to tighten in February.
The CPI rose 3.4% year over year in November, while building permits rose 15.2% month over month.