Five reasons why the Australian dollar is likely to resume its upswing over the next 12 months

The attached note looks at the outlook for the Australian dollar and what it means for investors. The key points are as follows:

  • Since its February high of around $US0.80 the $A the $A has fallen on the back of global growth concerns, a slowdown in China and the Delta outbreak in Australia.

  • However, there is good reason to expect the $A to resume its rising trend: sentiment towards the $A is negative; global growth is likely to remain strong; commodities look to have entered a new super cycle; Australia has a large current account surplus; and Australia is likely to see strong growth next year.

  • There is a case for Australian based investors to tilt a bit to hedged global investments but while maintaining a still decent exposure to foreign currency given the diversification benefits it provides.

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