The AUD/JPY currency pair saw an increase as both Australia and China reported stronger than anticipated PMI figures for December. Meanwhile, revised downward PMIs in Japan are fueling expectations of continued dovishness from the Bank of Japan.
AUD/JPY rose as Australia Composite PMI revised upward to 50.2 in December, from the previous reading of 49.9. The Caixin China Services PMI increased to 52.2 in December, up from the previous reading of 51.5. Japan ’s composite and services PMI s for December were revised downward, bolstering a dovish stance on the BoJ policy outlook. AUD/JPY continues to gain ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 98.50 during the European hours on Monday.
This upside of the AUD/JPY cross is attributed to the improved Australian Dollar (AUD) following the release of the Judo Bank Australia Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) and the Caixin Services PMI for China. Given their close trade relationship, fluctuations in China’s economy often have a notable impact on Australian markets. The Judo Bank Australia Composite PMI for December 2024 was revised upward to 50.2 from an earlier reading of 49.9, signaling a third consecutive month of modest growth in private sector output. This growth was primarily driven by the services sector, while manufacturing output continued to contract. The Services PMI was also revised higher to 50.8 from 50.5 in November, representing the eleventh consecutive month of expansion in the services sector. In China, the Caixin Services PMI increased to 52.2 in December 2024, up from 51.5 in November, surpassing market expectations of 51.7. This marks the fastest growth in the Chinese services sector since May, reflecting robust performance. On Monday, Reuters reported that the Shanghai Stock Exchange has committed to deepen capital markets opening during a meeting with foreign institutions. China’s economy is underpinned by solid fundamentals and demonstrates resilience amid a complex global environment. In Japan, composite and services PMIs for December were revised lower, reinforcing a dovish outlook on the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) policy and exerting downward pressure on the Japanese Yen (JPY)
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