# Will the Australian dollar keep rising in 2026? 3 factors to watch in the new year

> The Australian dollar recovered more than 6% against the US dollar in 2025, reaching a three-month high near US$0.667 after the Fed's rate cut. The article lists three factors to watch in 2026, centred on US rate cuts and interest rate differentials. It notes the RBA had kept rates on hold.

- Date: 2025-12-18 · published 2025-12-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21771-will-the-australian-dollar-keep-rising-in-2026-3-factors-to-watch-in-the-new
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

This is an explanatory outlook on currency drivers with no new cause for a move, so its direct effect on feed commodity prices is minimal.

## Sources

- theconversation.com: https://theconversation.com/will-the-australian-dollar-keep-rising-in-2026-3-factors-to-watch-in-the-new-year-271833

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