AUD/USD (Australian dollar/US dollar)

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SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian employment rose only marginally in June as the jobless rate jumped to the highest since late 2021, showing perhaps the first crack in what had been an unusually resilient labour market and adding to the case for a rate cut next month. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics out on Thursday showed net employment rose 2,000 in June from May, when it fell by an upwardly revised 1,100. Most importantly, the jobless rate popped up to 4.3%, from 4.1%, the highest since November 2021 and a jolt after months of stable readings.

The hold at 3.85% was surprising and boosted AUD against major currencies including the US dollar and yen.

In a widely anticipated July policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) defied market expectations by opting to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.85%, resisting calls for a third rate cut this year.

Foreign Exchange, New York prices.

The U.S. dollar has been appreciating almost relentlessly since the end of September.

Investing.com-- Australia’s trade balance rose more than expected in October after hitting a four-year low in the prior month, as commodity exports rose amid improving economic conditions and stimulus measures in top trading partner China.

Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies moved little on Monday as traders digested middling cues from China on its plans for fiscal stimulus, while the yuan softened following weaker-than-expected inflation data.

The Aussie dollar continues to see a lot of noisy behavior, as the markets are trying to see what is going on which the overall risk appetite, and the global economy. Ultimately, this is a market that will be closely watched.

The Aussie dollar continues to see a lot of range bound trading, although the first day of the week is looking very positive. This is a market that has a massive ceiling above, and also a lot of questions about the overall global economy.

The Australian dollar has gone back and forth during the course of the week, as we continue to see a lot of questions asked about whether or not the risk appetite is going to hold up, or if it is going to continue to dwindle.