Aug 5, 08:30 AM

Australian Dollar Plummets 2.4% as ASX Suffers $160 Billion Loss and 3.7% Drop Amid U.S. Recession Fears

The Australian dollar has experienced a significant decline, plummeting 2.4% against the U.S. dollar, amid growing fears of a recession in the United States. This downturn has led to substantial losses for Australian investors, with estimates indicating a nearly $100 billion loss in market value. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has recorded its worst two-day performance since 2022, with a drop of 3.7% and a total market wipeout of approximately $160 billion over the past two days. The sell-off has been fueled by weak U.S. jobs data and heightened concerns regarding a potential recession, prompting speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may consider emergency rate cuts to stabilize the market. As the RBA convenes, investors are increasingly betting on a significant interest rate cut before the end of the year.

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Australian Dollar Plummets 2.4% as ASX Suffers $160 Billion Loss and 3.7% Drop Amid U.S. Recession Fears

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