# AUD/USD Slips Below 0.7000 as RBA Splits 6-3 and Fed Bets Hold

> The RBA raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.85% in a 6-3 vote, its fifth increase this year. The Australian dollar slid to a two-week low near 0.6975, and market pricing for a further hike to 5.10% fell to about 24% from 40%.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-03T12:09:30.245Z
- Category: macro · region Australia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/77550-aud-usd-slips-below-0-7000-as-rba-splits-6-3-and-fed-bets-hold
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Reduced expectations of further Australian rate hikes weaken the currency, which supports Australian export competitiveness for grains and oilseeds. The move is a currency-driven shift rather than a change in physical supply.

## Read by commodity

- AUDUSD: bearish ▼

## Sources

- vantagemarkets.com: https://www.vantagemarkets.com/market-analysis/why-australian-dollar-fell-rba-hike-audusd-november-3-2026/

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