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The Australian dollar held its recent gains near $0.70, after rebounding from a multi-month low hit on October 1, as weakness in the New Zealand dollar and euro supported the currency. The Australian dollar climbed to a six-day high against the kiwi and a nearly two-week high against the euro, with the New Zealand dollar weakening and the euro pressured by growing concerns over France’s fiscal position and political uncertainty. Domestically, consumer confidence weakened for a second straight month, with higher fuel and interest rates weighing on household sentiment. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6% in September, its fourth hike this year, as it sought to curb inflationary pressures. Meanwhile, the stronger US dollar and elevated Treasury yields continued to limit the Australian dollar’s upside.

Australian Dollar Holds Ground

The annual inflation rate in the Philippines accelerated to 7.2% in September 2026 from 6.1% in August, overshooting forecasts of 6.6% and matching April’s three-year high. Main upward pressure came from transport inflation, which rose to 14.6% from 13.5%, while housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels increased to 8.4% from 7.9%, as the country’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil left it particularly exposed to higher energy costs amid the regional conflict. Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation also rose to 6.7% from 4.6%, while inflation for restaurants and accommodation services rose to 7% from 6.8%. Meanwhile, core inflation jumped to 4.7%, the highest since November 2023, above the expected 4.4% and up from 4.1% in August. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1%, the most since April, exceeding expectations and August’s 0.6% growth.

Philippines Inflation Rate Jumps to 7.2%

US gasoline futures fell to around $3.30 per gallon, declining for the third straight session, pressured by seasonal weakness in fuel demand and the G7’s planned release of emergency oil and diesel reserves. The release will be coordinated by the International Energy Agency over the next four months. The broader refined-products complex also faced pressure after President Trump signed an executive order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel. Meanwhile, gasoline pump prices have eased from recent peaks as demand weakens following the end of the summer driving season. Nevertheless, global fuel markets remain tight as EIA data showed US gasoline inventories fell by 1.7 million barrels in the week ended September 25, while refinery utilization stood at 92.5%. Russia extended restrictions on most diesel exports through October, although it is considering a partial lift amid balanced domestic supplies. China also suspended some oil-product exports for October.

Gasoline Falls for Third Session

Silver held near $61 an ounce on Tuesday, remaining close to two-month lows as a stronger dollar and surging Treasury yields outweighed support from softer US jobs data and reduced expectations for an October rate hike by the Federal Reserve. The dollar strengthened largely as the euro weakened amid rising political uncertainty and fiscal concerns across Europe. Treasury yields also climbed to fresh 24-year highs as the global bond selloff continued, driven by mounting fiscal risks and persistent inflation concerns. ISM data showed that cost pressures in the US services sector increased at the fastest pace in more than four years last month. Meanwhile, markets are pricing in roughly a 78% probability that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged this month following weaker-than-expected US jobs data. Elsewhere, oil prices declined on signs of increased supply from the Middle East, easing concerns over inflation and higher interest rates.

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