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The Australian dollar is (oddly) rising – what does ‘sell America’ sentiment have to do with it?

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jonathan BarrettJanuary 23, 2026 at 05:51 AM
The Australian dollar is (oddly) rising – what does ‘sell America’ sentiment have to do with it?
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The Australian dollar is unexpectedly rising against the US dollar, despite typically falling during times of global uncertainty. This movement is attributed to investors moving capital out of US assets. Concerns driving this shift include tariff disputes initiated by the Trump administration, attacks on the Federal Reserve, and worries about rising US government debt levels. The Greenland dispute, where Trump threatened tariffs on European allies, exemplified this trend, causing the Australian dollar to increase in value relative to the US dollar. This suggests a decline in investor confidence in the US economy and a corresponding shift towards other markets.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Greenland 40% European allies 50% Federal Reserve 60% Australia ×270% Donald Trump 80% United States ×290%

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australian dollar 100% us assets 80% tariff disputes 70% federal reserve 60% government debt 60% trump trade 50% global unease 50% currency value 40%

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Negative
Score: -0.30

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