United States MBA Mortgage Applications fell from previous 3.2% to -10.9% in March 13

Mar 18, 2026

AUD/USD trades higher slightly above 0.7100, Fed’s policy remains in focus

The AUD/USD pair trades marginally higher to near 0.7115 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The Aussie pair is expected to trade broadly sideways as investors await the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy outcome at 18:00 GMT.

United States MBA Mortgage Applications fell from previous 3.2% to -10.9% in March 13

AUD/USD trades higher slightly above 0.7100, Fed’s policy remains in focus

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