Welcome to the one hundred fifty-sixth episode of the #ExpatChat podcast, where we explore the latest tax, investment, and financial issues affecting #AustralianExpats. In this episode, Atlas Wealth Group’s Managing Directors Brett Evans and James Ridley discuss Where is the Australian Dollar Heading — diving into forecasts, currency drivers, and strategies for managing exchange rate movements. Throughout the episode, Brett and James review differing forecasts from major banks, exploring whether the Australian dollar could climb toward the 67–71 cent range. They unpack the key factors influencing the Aussie dollar’s outlook, including US dollar weakness, Australia’s improving interest rate differential, and shifting commodity prices. The discussion also touches on the US Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to rate cuts, which has steadied the greenback and limited its depreciation against the AUD. Brett shares practical guidance on hedging and dollar-cost averaging when repatriating wealth — reminding expats not to stay anchored to historical exchange rates. Whether you’re managing income abroad, repatriating funds, or simply watching the markets, this episode offers valuable perspectives to help you navigate the Australian dollar with confidence. Links discussed in this episode: • Upcoming Seminars & Webinars – atlaswealth.com/events • Facebook Group – Join the Australian Expat Financial Forum: facebook.com/groups/AustralianExpatFinancialForum • Ask Atlas – Submit your questions for the podcast: atlaswealth.com/news-media/australian-expat-podcast • Expat Mortgage Podcast – atlaswealth.com/news-media/australian-expat-mortgage-podcast • Weekly Recap Podcast – atlaswealth.com/news-media/atlas-weekly-recap-podcast If you enjoy the content, let us know by giving the episode a thumbs up and subscribing. Feel free to share your feedback or questions in the comments below. About Atlas Wealth Group: Atlas Wealth Group was established to meet the growing demand from Australian expats for professional financial guidance. We specialise in providing tax, financial planning, wealth management, and mortgage services to Australian expats around the world. Whether you’re based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, or the Americas, our team has the expertise to help you manage your global financial journey. To learn more, visit www.atlaswealth.com Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/atlaswealthmgmt LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/atlas-wealth-management Twitter: www.twitter.com/atlaswealthmgmt Instagram: www.instagram.com/atlaswealthgroup