AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bulls eye 0.7100 after US Retail Sales miss

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bulls eye 0.7100 after US Retail Sales miss

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/aud-usd-price-forecast-bulls-eye-07100-after-us-retail-sales-miss-202608142230
Published: Aug 14, 2026 6:30 PM

The Australian Dollar advanced on Friday after US Retail Sales disappointed investors, increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve might not raise rates, as the economy showed tentative signs of weakness. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7083, up 0.34%

Market context: This update is relevant to AUD traders, with AUDUSD as the primary instrument to monitor for follow-through, trend continuation, or headline volatility.