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Aussie dollar dives to two-month low amid interest rate fears

ABC Australia · Jun 8, 2026, 6:28 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The Australian dollar drops to its lowest level since April 8.
  • The Australian dollar fell to its lowest level in over two months, just over 70 cents to the US dollar.
  • The weakness stems from a renewed surge in the US dollar as global interest rates, including US interest rates, rise.

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The Australian dollar drops to its lowest level since April 8. (AAP: Joel Carrett)

The Australian dollar fell to its lowest level in over two months, just over 70 cents to the US dollar.

The weakness stems from a renewed surge in the US dollar as global interest rates, including US interest rates, rise.

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