ASX 200 Index and AUD/USD forecast as Australia inflation spikes
The ASX 200 Index retreated in the last two consecutive days, while the AUD/USD exchange rate rose to the highest level in years after the latest Australian consumer inflation report. The index retreated to A$8,925 from the year-to-date high of A$8,990. On the other hand, the AUD/USD exchange rate jumped to a high of 0.7010,
