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South Africa posts weakest business activity in Africa, PMI falls to 11-month low
06 Jan 2026 19:09 GMT
… third straight time in December
South Africa ended 2025 with the … the eight African economies tracked, South Africa was the only country to … by an improvement in the rand against the US dollar. Input … Gold boom lifts Ghana’s currency to first annual gain in …
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How sustainable is continuing rand rally as it edges towards R16/$?
06 Jan 2026 18:07 GMT
… year - the South African currency has strengthened to its … than three years. RELATED: Rand powers through R17/$ … more risk taking, also towards South Africa, Bishop says. However, she … decade, which helps to lower South Africa's debt costs. …
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South African rand gains on softer dollar; traders eye business activity PMI
06 Jan 2026 07:27 GMT
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand strengthened in early trade on Tuesday ahead of the release of a business conditions purchasing managers’ index, as the US dollar weakened following dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials that boosted interest rate …
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The hidden costs of isolation: why South Africa cannot afford to retreat from global affairs
06 Jan 2026 11:17 GMT
… must manage.
Currency volatility.
The rand is sensitive to … becomes a domestic challenge
South Africa’s geographic and … When middle powers like South Africa take principled positions, they … .
Practical steps: how South Africa should engage
If engagement …
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South Africa kicks off 2026 with a fuel price cut
06 Jan 2026 10:18 GMT
The strengthening of the rand, as well as the easing … oil prices, have contributed to South Africa’s first fuel price drop … sensitive to global developments and currency movements.
“Volatility in international oil …
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Rand is crushing Donald Trump’s dollar – and it could get better!
06 Jan 2026 15:43 GMT
… strength.
The South African currency gained 14% against the dollar … October.
“I think the rand can maintain its strong … confidence is also reflected in South Africa’s credit markets.
The … conditions, analysts say the rand appears well positioned to sustain …
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South Africa raises alarm over USA military actions at UN Security Council meeting, citizens divided
06 Jan 2026 09:07 GMT
… ;s
Andre Cilliers, Currency Strategist at TreasuryONE, explained … situation affected the rand
South Africa has condemned the … in international politics,” South Africa’s statement said.
… crossing the border into South Africa?”
Those supporting the government …
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Rand rally looks sustainable as volatility nears 25-year low
06 Jan 2026 13:56 GMT
… show.
The South African currency strengthened 14% against the greenback … October.
“I think the rand can maintain its strong … the cost of insuring South Africa’s debt against default over … impetus to rand gains. The South African currency has returned …
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Forex trading roadmap for South African traders managing rand volatility
06 Jan 2026 11:28 GMT
… spark of interest in forex trading after watching USDZAR … before you sail. South Africa’s currency is tightly linked to … trader in South Africa needs to touch every rand pair. Some … disciplined approach designed for South Africa’s unique environment. You …
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South African rand steady after Venezuela shock
05 Jan 2026 08:12 GMT
The South African rand was steady in early trade …