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In March, the AUD has hit its highest level vs the USD since July 3rd 2015 (0.7648), and on the day bid near 8-month highs of 0.7583. The Aussie is also at its best level against the pound since April 2015.
If the surge continues the Reserve Bank of Australia which has been relying on a low Australian dollar to help non-mining exporters compete, might come under pressure to cut interest rates to less than the current 2 per cent.
Australian manufacturers are getting nervous that the resurgent AUD could put them at a disadvantage to cheaper rivals, denting a recent growth streak. Manufacturing Australia chairman and former Adelaide Brighton chief executive Mark Chellew said the concern would be if a higher AUD was sustained.
