• The AUD/USD pair edges higher following the remarks from former RBA Governor Bernie Fraser.
• Bernie Fraser criticized the RBA board for being overly focused on inflation at the expense of the job market.
• Australia’s Consumer Inflation Expectations eased to 4.4% in September, down slightly from August's four-month high of 4.5%.

The AUD/USD pair gains ground following soft Consumer Inflation Expectations from Australia released on Thursday. Additionally, the former Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Bernie Fraser criticized the current RBA board for being overly focused on inflation at the expense of the job market. Fraser suggested that the Board should lower the cash rate, warning of "recessionary risks" that could have severe consequences for employment.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) gained support against the US Dollar (USD) as improved risk sentiment followed the release of the US inflation report on Wednesday. The August’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed that headline inflation dropped to a three-year low, although core inflation exceeded expectations. This development has heightened the likelihood that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will begin its easing cycle with a 25-basis points interest rate cut in September.