AUD/USD Soars Following Inflation Report
Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released this morning, surpassing expectations and indicating robust inflationary pressures: Quarterly CPI: Actual 1.0%, Expected 0.8%, Previous 0.6% Annual CPI: Actual 3.5%, Expected 3.4%, Previous 3.4% The stronger-than-expected inflation figures suggest a potential extension of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s tight monetary policy, propelling the Australian dollar higher against…