Back

Australian trade deficit falls to just -AUD178 million

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Australian trade balance for the month of February came at -AUD178m vs. -AUD1000m expected, with export up 3% vs -1% consensus, and imports reduced by 1% vs expectations of +1%. Overall, very good numbers which are causing the Australian Dollar to appreciate in the tune of 15/20 pips across the board. AUD/USD last at 1.0470 from 1.0445/50.

Forex: AUD/USD higher above 1.0460 on Aus trade balance

With better trade deficit in Australia of last 7 months at -178M vs -1057M previous and -1000M expected, AUD/USD is currently trading at session highs 1.0462 bids, up from the 1.0450 level previous to the data release. Tight ranges still dominate in the pair, with commercial/hedger traders back in the net short side as soon as it approaches to the 1.05 handle, as latest COT report shows.
อ่านเพิ่มเติม Next