# AUD/USD, ASX 200 Outlook: Soft Aussie Jobs Data Rattles RBA Hike Bets | Investing.com AU

> Australian unemployment rose to 4.5% in April while employment fell, prompting markets to price out a June RBA rate hike and pare August hike odds. Three-year bond futures rallied and the AUD came under pressure.

- Date: 2026-05-21 · published 2026-05-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19509-aud-usd-asx-200-outlook-soft-aussie-jobs-data-rattles-rba-hike-bets-investing
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Reduced rate-hike bets weaken the AUD and can support Australian export competitiveness, with minimal direct impact on feed grain or meal prices.

## Read by commodity

- AUDUSD: bearish ▼

## Sources

- au.investing.com: https://au.investing.com/analysis/audusd-asx-200-outlook-soft-aussie-jobs-data-rattles-rba-hike-bets-200614032

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