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fxJul 17, 2026, 2:25 AM

AUD/USD Slides to 0.7980 as USD Strengthens on Geopolitical and Rate-Hike Bets

The Australian dollar fell for a second straight day, dropping to the 0.7980 area in Asian trading, as geopolitical tensions and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike boosted the US dollar.

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The AUD/USD pair extended its decline for a second consecutive session, slipping to the 0.7980 region during Asian trading hours. The move marks a retreat from a three-week high reached earlier, with the pair coming under pressure as the US dollar gained ground.

Market sentiment was weighed by ongoing geopolitical concerns and growing bets that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates sooner than anticipated. These factors lifted the greenback across the board, pushing the Aussie dollar lower.

Traders are now watching for further cues from Fed rhetoric and geopolitical developments that could drive additional USD strength. The 0.7980 level is seen as a key near-term support for the AUD/USD pair.

Source: FXStreet Forex News