South African rand inches up following local retail sales data, as investors await US rate decision

The South African rand edged up on Wednesday, following the release of domestic retail sales data as investors awaited a U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the day. At 1329 GMT the rand ...

Lower Inflation Target Set to Reshape South African Rand’s Long-Term Path

South Africa’s new lower inflation target is giving the rand fresh momentum, with policymakers and analysts agreeing it could ...

South African rand steady after producer inflation data

The South African rand was little changed on Thursday as investors assessed November producer inflation data for clues on the health of Africa's largest economy. At 1338 GMT, the rand traded at ...

South African rand slips but analysts see more gains ahead

The South African rand slipped against a stronger dollar in holiday-thinned trade on Friday, but analysts said it could soon ...

South African rand gains as precious metals prices jump

The South African rand gained against the U.S. dollar on Monday as prices of precious metals, a key export, rose on global ...
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South African Rand, Stocks Make History With Bumper August Gains

South Africa’s currency is on track for its biggest August gain in two decades, with stocks not far behind, as a weakening dollar spurs demand for high-yielding assets outside the US. The rand is up 3 ...