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The Australian Dollar (AUD/USD) dipped to 0.6600 from 0.6620 after the RBA kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%.

Recent developments, including a more dovish tone from the Federal Reserve, softer US survey data, and below-expectation payrolls, prompted significant adjustments in US rates and the USD.

Yesterday's the RBA decided to keep rates unchanged without any surprises. Now, let's assess how this decision has impacted the market and how it might continue to do so.

Today is a critical juncture as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) must decide between maintaining a facade of uncertainty or candidly addressing the economic realities before them.

The Dollar Index (DXY), which weighs the value of the Greenback against a basket of 6 major currencies dropped below 105 to 104.74 after a soft April US Payrolls report.

The Federal Reserve's recent deliberations, despite acknowledging persistent inflationary pressures, underscore a continued commitment to an accommodative stance.

Let us commence another week in the financial markets following significant movements on Friday. If you have not perused my recent blog post, I would strongly advise doing so.

Something is wrong with the market. What do I mean by that? Well, let’s examine the market over the last couple of days.

The Greenback weakened across the board after Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the central bank’s easing bias despite a delay. Powell ruled out the possibility of a rate hike. The Fed kept its Fed Funds rate unchanged at 5.50%.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently released its latest statement, offering insights into the current state of the economy and the committee's monetary policy decisions. Let's delve into the key points discussed in the statement and analyse their implications.

As April wraps up, the optimism that boosted last week's market excitement seems unlikely to continue.

As we approach the end of the month, all eyes are on the upcoming NFP day, a pivotal event that often dictates market direction.