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South African rand steady after retail sales data
The South African rand was steady for most of Wednesday's trading session, even after retail sales data that came in weaker ...
South African rand firms after local mining data, US inflation print
The South African rand firmed on Tuesday after the release of better-than-expected local mining production figures and as U.S ...
How US dollar strength impacts the South African rand amid trade deal uncertainty
As the South African rand weakens against the US dollar, the clock is ticking for a crucial trade deal. With tariffs looming, ...
South African rand starts week muted as tariff uncertainty hangs over markets
JOHANNESBURG -The South African rand was softer in early trade on Monday as investors mulled over U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats. At 0627 GMT the rand traded at 17.96 against the ...
USD/ZAR forecast: Here’s why the rand will rebound despite tariff threat
The USD/ZAR exchange rate rose to 17.86 on Tuesday as investors reacted to Donald Trump’s trade war with South Africa ...
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JSE sends a warning to investors, and South African carmakers in hot water
SA carmakers in hot water: Since January, thousands of vehicles have been recalled by car manufacturers due to safety ...
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D-Day for the budget 3.0, and South Africa asks the US for a favour
South Africa asks for a favour: South Africa has asked the United States to maintain the current tariff rate of 10% if negotiations on a new trade framework are not finalised by 9 July. This date ...
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Currency hedging costs increase as rand faces external pressures
Uncertainty over proposed US tariffs on South African goods has pushed up the cost of hedging rand exposure, with markets ...
Investors press South Africa to lower inflation target
The upper end of South Africa’s target is relatively high by the standards of big developing nations, such as Brazil, which since 2018 has reduced its inflation target from 4.5 per cent to 3 per cent, ...