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DAILY CURRENCY UPDATE (05 AUG 14) – AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR STEADY AFTER RBA COMMENTS

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on August 6, 2014

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  •  Australian Dollar steady after RBA Comments
  •  Hollande urges Europe to ‘invest more’
  •  Services data from the UK and Eurozone major focus for today.

Key Takeaways

  • RBA holds cash rate at 2.5% keeping monetary policy steady.
  • AUD remains stable amid expected RBA commentary and rate decision.
  • European leaders urging investment adds context to euro‑zone outlook.
  • Market focus turns to UK and Eurozone services data for further direction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did the RBA decide on August 5, 2014?
The Reserve Bank of Australia left the cash rate unchanged at 2.5% and signalled a period of stability in interest rates.
Why did the Australian Dollar remain steady?
The AUD held steady as the RBA offered no surprises in its statement, maintaining a consistent policy tone expected by markets.
What external factors are influencing the outlook?
European leaders urged more investment in Europe, while upcoming services data from the UK and Eurozone are major focus areas for markets.

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