The Australian dollar is back at 88 US cents against the weaker greenback.

At 0630 AEDT on Tuesday, the local currency was trading at 88.00 US cents, up from 87.75 cents on Monday.

The Australian dollar has been trading within narrow ranges ahead of major economic events this week, including local inflation figures and speeches from Reserve Bank officials.

AAP

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