By Swati Pandey
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars slipped to near one-month lows on Monday, falling for a fourth straight session, as soaring U.S Treasury yields led broader greenback strength.
The Australian dollar AUD=D4 slipped as far as $0.7525, its lowest since Oct.13. It was last unchanged at $0.7546.
The Aussie has lost about 1.5 percent of its value since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election last week, on speculation his policies could reignite inflation and with it drive up interest rates.
Trump's victory also sent U.S. Treasury futures to 10-month lows as investors expect him to adopt protectionist trade policies that may increase commodity prices and the cost of goods.
Soaring bond yields have sent the dollar to a nine-month high against a basket of currencies .DXY , adding pressure on emerging markets across Asia.
"AUD/USD will continue to trade on the defensive because of USD strength and rising global bond yields," said Elias Haddad, senior currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
"However, the lift in iron ore and coking coal prices offer the Australian dollar some support."
The Aussie had been on an upswing recently led by a rebound in the price of iron ore and coal - Australia's two biggest exports. Iron ore alone has climbed more than 33 percent in the past month.
Investors will watch out for the Reserve Bank of Australia's minutes of November policy meeting on Tuesday, followed by governor Philip Lowe's speech in the evening.
Elsewhere, the Aussie outpaced its New Zealand cousin, up 0.7 percent. It added about 1 percent against the yen AUDJPY= while rising for a second day against the euro EURAUD= .
The New Zealand dollar NZD=D4 slipped 0.6 percent to $0.7085. It fell as low as $0.7075, a level not seen since Oct.17, after several strong earthquakes rocked the island nation on Monday, killing at least two. expect the kiwi to rebound in anticipation of payouts from insurers overseas while rebuilding work is likely to support an already strong economy, reducing the need for further interest rate cuts.
"Solid economic momentum into this event should provide some resilience, and with the fiscal accounts in improved shape, there is plenty of leeway for the Government to support any rebuild effort," said Philip Borkin, senior economist at ANZ.
"We suspect markets will trade ultra-cautiously until greater clarity on the extent of damage is available."
New Zealand government bonds 0#NZTSY= remained on a downward spiral, sending yields about 4 basis points higher at the short end of the curve and 8.5 basis points higher at the long end.
Australian government bond futures fell too, with the three-year bond contract YTTc1 down 4 ticks at 98.19. The 10-year contract YTCc1 slid 8.5 ticks to a 6-1/2 month low of 97.38.