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Australian Dollar hits fresh one-month high on hot CPI; firmer USD caps ahead of FOMC

FXStreet28 October 2026, 01:25 UTCAustralia

The AUD/USD pair attracts buyers for the second straight day on Wednesday, rising to a fresh high since September 23, near the 0.7050-0.7055 region during the Asian session following the release of hot Australian consumer inflation figures.

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