# The Aussie is losing its way as markets' risk compass

> The Australian dollar rose almost 2% this year to around 63 US cents, its steadiest quarter in two years, even as US shares fell more than 4%. The usual correlation between the Aussie and risk assets has broken down.

- Date: 2025-04-02 · published 2025-04-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25400-the-aussie-is-losing-its-way-as-markets-risk-compass
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

The breakdown of the Aussie's link to risk sentiment makes currency moves harder to read for exporters and buyers pricing Australian-origin goods. It reflects broader market disruption from US trade policy.

## Read by commodity

- AUDUSD: neutral

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/aussie-is-losing-its-way-markets-risk-compass-2025-04-02/

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