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As the chart shows, AUD/USD has entered a distinctly bearish phase in recent weeks, reflecting the broader consolidation — and in some cases outright weakness — that the US dollar has begun imposing across most major currency pairs.
Forex
EUR/USD began the week trading around 1.1381. The US dollar has maintained its strong position following the hawkish outcome of the Federal Reserve's June meeting.
The Pound to New Zealand Dollar (GBP/NZD) exchange rate surged to a five-month high last week as a sharp deterioration in global risk appetite weighed heavily on the risk-sensitive New Zealand Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/NZD was trading at NZ$2.3385, up 1.4% on the week.
EUR/USD Price Forecasts: Struggling to regain 1.1400 amid geopolitical uncertainty
Euro: Shifts from selloff to consolidation against US Dollar – UOB
Summary:EUR/USD remains under pressure after the Federal Reserve's hawkish outlook strengthened the U.S. dollar, pushing the pair toward the 1.1400 support zone. The pair is attempting to stabilize above support, but upcoming U.S. inflation and labor market data could determine whether buyers regain control or sellers extend the decline.
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Might correct further to near 1.4140 as oscillators start cooling down
Gold weakens on US-Iran de-escalation, expectations of Fed tightening
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire amid Iran-Israel tensions allowed gold and silver to focus on technical levels. Gold rebounded off $4,049 support while silver traded at $57.97.
Gold: Shallow rallies in two-way trading – OCBC
The key macroeconomic factor for AUD/CAD remains the divergence in monetary policy between the two central banks. After three consecutive rate hikes since the beginning of the year, the Reserve Bank of Australia left its cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, citing persistent inflationary pressure and signs of slowing economic growth.
The year 2026 has so far been an unforgiving one for gold. XAU/USD is down approximately 7% since the start of the year, and roughly 28% from the late-January peak — a significant correction, though a physiologically natural one following the sustained bullish rally of recent years.
The Pound to Australian Dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate climbed to its strongest levels in almost two months last week as Sterling shrugged off UK political uncertainty while the risk-sensitive Australian Dollar remained under pressure. At the time of writing, GBP/AUD was trading at AU$1.9164, up around 1.5% on the week.
Euro: Sintra tone and CPI support gains against US Dollar – ING
GBP/USD is holding above 1.32 as investors await a closely watched speech from Andy Burnham, the likely next UK Prime Minister, for clues on his economic agenda and fiscal priorities.
USD/JPY is once again knocking on the door of Japan's intervention zone, but this week's battle is about far more than whether Tokyo steps into the market. It has become a high-stakes game of chicken.
Intraday analysis covering GBPUSD analysis, EURJPY, and GER 40 , highlighting recent price movements, key technical levels, and short-term momentum shifts across major markets. GBPUSD fighting back The GBPUSD analysis shows The pound remains pressured after last week's 200 pip drop as the UK searches for its next Prime Minister.
Silver price forecast: Warsh's speech and Thursday's payrolls report could determine whether silver extends losses or stages a rebound this week.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Holds losses below 1.4200 within overbought zone
