The AUD/USD pair stayed below the 0.6200 mark on Thursday, as investors maintained a cautious stance ahead of China’s latest PMI data. The subdued movement reflects concerns over global economic trends, particularly China’s manufacturing activity, which is a key driver of the Australian dollar due to trade ties.
Market participants are wary that weak PMI figures could reinforce fears of a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy. The Australian dollar, often seen as a proxy for Chinese economic health, has faced pressure amid ongoing uncertainty in global markets. A stronger-than-expected PMI reading, however, could offer a temporary lift to the currency, pushing it closer to the 0.6200 threshold.