The Australian dollar has risen Monday, spiking 1.5 per cent to 71.25 US cents, from 70.23 US cents on Friday.

It will be a data-heavy week from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, with releases on trade, building approvals, meat and livestock processing, and retail expected over the coming days.

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