Report published August 25, 2026
Bank J. Safra Sarasin FX Daily Commentary: USD Strengthens Amid RBA Split and Geopolitical Risks
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- Issuer
- Bank J. Safra Sarasin
- Report date
- August 25, 2026
- Analysis as of
- Not stated in source
Authors / editors: Clarine Liew
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The Bloomberg Dollar Index rose 0.17% as major currencies weakened against the USD, led by CAD and NZD. AUDUSD traded near 0.7154 following the release of divided RBA August meeting minutes.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The Bloomberg Dollar Index edged up 0.17% to 1193.71 with major currencies weakening against the USD, led by CAD (-0.62%), NZD (-0.30%), and AUD (-0.29%).
- 2.RBA August meeting minutes showed policymakers divided between those considering a rate hike due to persistent inflation risks and those supporting the current 4.35% cash rate.
- 3.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced targeted sanctions against Iran's oil, shipping, aviation, tech, gold, and digital assets, threatening secondary sanctions.
Table of Contents
- Foreign Exchange
- Interest Rates
- Damp squib
- Important Legal Information
- Important Notice
- Derivatives Warning
- Complex Product Warning
- Hong Kong Selling Restriction
- Singapore Selling Restriction
Report data
Foreign Exchange
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg Dollar Index | 1193.71 index points | BBDXY closing level and daily percentage change. |
| RBA Cash Rate | 4.35% | Current cash rate discussed in the RBA board minutes. |
| AUDUSD spot level | 0.7154 USD per AUD | AUDUSD level at time of writing. |
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Reported Data Context
- Bloomberg Dollar Index: 1193.71 index points (previous close) · Source: Bloomberg
- RBA Cash Rate: 4.35 % (August 2026)
- AUDUSD spot level: 0.7154 USD per AUD (intraday) · Source: Bloomberg