12 May 2015
AUD recovers as Fitch sees no threat to AAA rating – TradeTheNews
FXStreet (Barcelona) - The TradeTheNews Team summarizes the key developments in the Australian market – Home loan data release and the impact on AUD/USD.
Key Quotes
“In FX, AUD was among the more notable movers in an otherwise subdued trading session. AUD/USD recovered the $0.79 handle after the release of better than expected home loans data that could force the RBA to consider property bubble risks if (and when) it entertains further policy easing.”
“Australia's Treasurer Hockey will also announce the annual FY15/16 budget later today, and has already indicated the budget will top market forecast for a deficit of A$40-41B.”
“Separately, economist with Fitch stated Australia's AAA rating is not at risk, as the country's debt ratio would stay far below those of the US, UK or France for the foreseeable future despite the decline in key commodity prices.”
“Australia Mar home loans m/m: 1.6% v 1.0%e; 3-month high”
“Australia Mar credit card balances: a$51.5b v a$51.1b prior; credit card purchases: a$25.6b v a$22.1b prior”
Key Quotes
“In FX, AUD was among the more notable movers in an otherwise subdued trading session. AUD/USD recovered the $0.79 handle after the release of better than expected home loans data that could force the RBA to consider property bubble risks if (and when) it entertains further policy easing.”
“Australia's Treasurer Hockey will also announce the annual FY15/16 budget later today, and has already indicated the budget will top market forecast for a deficit of A$40-41B.”
“Separately, economist with Fitch stated Australia's AAA rating is not at risk, as the country's debt ratio would stay far below those of the US, UK or France for the foreseeable future despite the decline in key commodity prices.”
“Australia Mar home loans m/m: 1.6% v 1.0%e; 3-month high”
“Australia Mar credit card balances: a$51.5b v a$51.1b prior; credit card purchases: a$25.6b v a$22.1b prior”