AUD/USD (Australian dollar / US dollar) — Live Rate, Chart & Analysis
AUD/USD, the "Aussie", is the most traded commodity-linked currency pair. Australia is a major exporter of iron ore, coal, LNG and gold, so AUD/USD is closely correlated with industrial metals prices and with Chinese economic data because C…
About AUD/USD
AUD/USD, the "Aussie", is the most traded commodity-linked currency pair. Australia is a major exporter of iron ore, coal, LNG and gold, so AUD/USD is closely correlated with industrial metals prices and with Chinese economic data because China is Australia's largest single trading partner. The Reserve Bank of Australia sets policy on the first Tuesday of most months, and its statement is among the most market-moving regional events. Risk appetite plays a major role: AUD/USD typically rallies in risk-on regimes and sells off when global equity volatility spikes. Liquidity is highest during the Asian and London-New York overlap sessions. Typical daily range is 50-80 pips. NewFXT pairs AUD/USD live quotes with technical signals, RBA rate context and AI-generated commentary.
AUD/USD FAQ
What is AUD/USD?
AUD/USD is the exchange rate of the Australian dollar against the US dollar. It is the most actively traded commodity-linked currency pair and is sensitive to industrial metals prices and Chinese economic data.
Why is AUD/USD called a commodity currency?
Australia's economy is heavily export-driven (iron ore, coal, LNG, gold), so the AUD strengthens when commodity prices rise. AUD/USD is therefore widely used as a proxy for global industrial commodity demand.
How does China affect AUD/USD?
China is Australia's largest trading partner. Strong Chinese PMI, industrial production, or commodity-import data tends to push AUD/USD higher; weak China data pushes it lower.
When does the RBA announce policy?
The Reserve Bank of Australia announces its cash rate decision on the first Tuesday of most months at 03:30 UTC (04:30 UTC during AEDT). Statement language is the primary near-term driver for AUD/USD.