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Australian dollar gains ground following positive China economic data

James Carter
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The Australian dollar advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by better-than-expected economic data from China, its largest trading partner. The upbeat figures signaled improved growth prospects for the world’s second-largest economy, bolstering demand for risk-sensitive currencies like the Aussie.

China’s latest industrial production and retail sales data exceeded market expectations, easing concerns about the country’s economic recovery. This development provided a significant tailwind for the Australian dollar, which is often seen as a proxy for global risk sentiment and Chinese economic performance.

              AUD/USD 1-D Chart as of January 17th, 2025 (Source: TradingView)
The Aussie’s gains were further supported by a pullback in the US dollar, as investors adjusted their positions ahead of key US economic releases. Additionally, rising commodity prices, particularly iron ore, lent further support to the resource-linked currency.

Analysts remain optimistic about the Australian dollar’s short-term outlook, citing stronger Chinese demand and stabilizing global markets as key factors. However, they caution that shifts in Federal Reserve policy or weaker domestic data could temper the currency’s momentum.

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