Aussie dollar steady amid global risk, rate hikes
The Australian dollar remains resilient against global risk aversion and rising oil prices, supported by hawkish RBA interest rate expectations.

Finance journalist at Grafa with years of experience covering Asia-Pacific financial markets at S&P Global, Mortgage Ezy, and GMA Network.
The Australian dollar remains resilient against global risk aversion and rising oil prices, supported by hawkish RBA interest rate expectations.
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