Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) news

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia's central bank. Its primary responsibility is to maintain monetary and financial system stability. The RBA uses various monetary policy tools to influence economic conditions and contribute to sustainable economic growth and full employment in Australia.

Markets Today: RBA Rate Hold, Nikkei Recovers, FTSE 100 Struggles as Markets Remain Cautious Ahead of FOMC

The RBA held rates at 3.6%, citing inflation concerns. Nikkei recovered on chip stock strength, while European indices saw marginal gains but remain cautious ahead of Wednesday's FOMC meeting. The Australian dollar and Japanese yen gained, while oil and gold slipped. Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 suggests a potential near-term bullish move.

09-12-2025 08:42 GMT by Zain Vawda

AUD/USD: Major bullish breakout of Aussie ahead of RBA

Australia’s hotter-than-expected inflation and the RBA’s hawkish stance have slashed expectations for rate cuts in 2026, pushing bond yield premiums over US Treasuries to multi-year highs. The widening spread is boosting demand for AUD assets and reinforcing medium-term strength in AUD/USD. Technicals stay bullish above 0.6605, supported by a major breakout, firm momentum signals, and an RSI rebound.

09-12-2025 03:55 GMT by Kelvin Wong