# AUD/USD in 2026: Hawkish RBA, dovish Fed signal a bullish setup?

> AUD/USD rebounded sharply in 2025 as the US dollar weakened and the RBA shifted to a hawkish stance. The article forecasts a possible break above 0.70 in 2026 and highlights the Fed leadership change when Powell departs in May. It cites a yield advantage for Australia as a support.

- Date: 2025-12-16 · published 2025-12-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21772-aud-usd-in-2026-hawkish-rba-dovish-fed-signal-a-bullish-setup
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

This is a currency forecast without a new trigger, so it has little direct effect on feed commodity prices. A stronger Australian dollar can marginally weigh on Australian export competitiveness.

## Sources

- fxstreet.com: https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/aud-usd-price-annual-forecast-is-2026-the-year-the-aussie-breaks-above-070-202512161248

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