Australian Dollar Sinks Despite RBA Scrapping Bond Yield Target, Where to for AUD/USD

Australian Dollar Sinks Despite RBA Scrapping Bond Yield Target, Where to for AUD/USD https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/article/special_report/2021/11/02/Australian-Dollar-Softens-as-RBA-Tightens-Policy-After-Strong-CPI-Data-Where-to-for-AUDUSD.html The Australian Dollar weakened immediately after the RBA scrapped its April 2024 bond yield target, but kept rate hike bets in check. Can AUD/USD break lower?

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Australian Dollar Sinks Despite RBA Scrapping Bond Yield Target, Where to for AUD/USD

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