The Australian dollar's strong rise has put the RBA into an uncomfortable position.

$A rockets higher on dovish Fed

The Aussie dollar rocketed higher and remained elevated for most of Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve signalled interest rates would remain low amid global growth uncertainty.

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Six reasons the RBA won't cut rates

The dollar's strong rise during the past month has given the Reserve Bank fresh reason for concern, but it's unlikely to prompt a rate cut, ...

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Brazil's false hope rally

The Brazilian economy will not be rescued by a change in leadership and its staggering equity market recovery is probably overdone.