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South African rand softens amid key local monthly data releases

Andrew Mbeki November 28, 2025

South Africa The South African rand softened in early trade on Friday with investors eyeing the release of monthly economic data from the central bank, revenue service agency and National Treasury. At 0708 GMT, the rand traded at 17.1675 against the dollar , slightly weaker than

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South African rand flat ahead of expected US rate cut

Eric Jabulani September 17, 2025

South Africa The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday ahead of an expected U.S Federal Reserve interest rate cut and domestic consumer price index and retail sales numbers. Markets are certain the Fed will cut rates when it makes its policy announcement on Wednesday, and bets are on a 25-basis-point cut. […]

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South African rand declines as dollar inches up

Andrew Mbeki September 2, 2025

South Africa The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday ahead of the return of U.S. traders from the Labor Day holiday. At 0611 GMT, the rand traded at 17.6450 against the dollar , about 1% weaker than Monday’s close. Global traders were still assessing Friday’s U.S. inflation figures and a court ruling […]