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The rand is strengthening for a second consecutive week, holding below R16 to the dollar as high South African interest rates, a weaker US dollar and improved risk appetite support the currency.
RAND

Rand holds below R16 as gains extend into second week

The rand is trading below R16 to the US dollar as higher South African interest rates, a weaker dollar and improved investor sentiment support a second consecutive week of gains.

  • Ashley Lechman
7 min read
Discover how the South African rand continues to demonstrate resilience against a backdrop of global economic uncertainties and evolving geopolitical tensions, potentially redefining the currency's future.
RAND

Rand trades below R16 to the dollar as weaker US currency supports gains

Discover how the South African rand continues to demonstrate resilience against a backdrop of global economic uncertainties and evolving geopolitical tensions, potentially…

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read
The Strait of Hormuz remains the key risk for oil markets this week, with higher crude prices threatening to add further pressure to fuel costs and inflation.
MARKET ANALYSIS

International Energy Agency warns of global oil deficit amid Hormuz bottleneck

The Strait of Hormuz remains the key risk for oil markets this week, with higher crude prices threatening to add further pressure to fuel costs and inflation.

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read