AUD/USD in focus
AUD/USD slipped while major pairs showed mixed moves, according to European Central Bank (euro reference rates).
Price action
According to European Central Bank (euro reference rates), AUD/USD was 0.6984 as of Nov 3, 15:00 UTC and fell 0.35% from the prior ECB fixing; its five-session change was -0.23%. The ECB entry is the fixing-based snapshot used for the tracked majors in the table.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.6984 | -0.23% | -0.35% | Nov 3, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
Trend and momentum
Trend signals list AUD/USD as neutral with RSI(14) at 48.1. The last close for the series was 0.7008, below the 50-day moving average 0.7066 and below the long moving average 0.7055.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7008 | 0.7066 | 0.7055 | 48.1 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 2, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
Across forex
Against the prior ECB fixing, the European Central Bank (euro reference rates) shows EUR/USD fell 0.33%, USD/JPY rose 0.25%, GBP/USD fell 0.06% and USD/CHF was little changed; the UUP ETF, per Finnhub, rose 0.10% from the prior close.
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.1179 | -0.33% | vs prior fix | Nov 3, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/JPY | 158.29 | +0.25% | vs prior fix | Nov 3, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| GBP/USD | 1.3411 | -0.06% | vs prior fix | Nov 3, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/CHF | 0.8199 | +0.04% | vs prior fix | Nov 3, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.99 | +0.10% | vs prior close | Nov 3, 15:00 UTC | Finnhub |
What to watch
The Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report is scheduled for Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC, according to the Bank of England; the Employment Situation is scheduled for Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC, according to the BLS.
- Wed Nov 4 (time not confirmed) — International trade balance (BEA/Census) (US) (source)
- Thu Nov 5 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC — Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report (GB) (source)
- Thu Nov 5, 13:30 UTC — Productivity and Costs (US) (source)
- Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC — Employment Situation (US) (source)
Sources and data
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — market data
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Nov 3, 15:00 UTC; report generated Nov 3, 15:00 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Gold (XAU)
A precious metal held as a store of value, a hedge against currency debasement and a safe haven, as well as used in jewellery and industry.
Major pairs
The most traded currency pairs, each including the US dollar: EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, USD/CAD and NZD/USD.
Central bank
The institution that sets a country's or region's monetary policy, issues its currency and oversees the banking system — for example the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
A momentum oscillator, developed by J.
Sources & data
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 3, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC.
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