Australian Dollar Slumps Following Weak Employment Data

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The Australian Dollar collapsed against the US Dollar and other G7 currencies following a dismal employment report. FXStreet reported that the weak data caused money markets to price out any further interest rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for the years 2026 and 2027.

Unexpected job losses for the September 2026 reference period shattered the previous hawkish narrative, shifting market sentiment toward a prolonged pause or potential easing. This downward pressure follows a decline in domestic sentiment, as the NAB Business Confidence index fell to -13 on October 13, 2026, missing market forecasts.