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Rand Report:The Roast of the South African economy, hosted by Eskom

US dollar
Business & Finance

Dollar cautiously firm ahead of busy central bank week

Watch Rand strengthens after Cyril Ramaphosa gets second term video
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WATCH: Cyril Ramaphosa’s second term affected Rand [VIDEO]

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report:The Roast of the South African economy, hosted by Eskom

US dollar
Business & Finance

Dollar cautiously firm ahead of busy central bank week

Watch Rand strengthens after Cyril Ramaphosa gets second term video
News

WATCH: Cyril Ramaphosa’s second term affected Rand [VIDEO]

President Cyril Ramaphosa
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Rand strengthens after Cyril Ramaphosa gets second term as ANC president

By Garrin Lambley19-12-2022 13:26

The rand strengthened by more than 2% against the dollar after Cyril Ramaphosa secured a second term as ANC president.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand reversal after recent weakness

By Sable International13-12-2022 15:42

The South African GDP growth rate came in at 1.6% in Q3, exceeding the anticipated reading of 0.6%. This comes after the 0.7% contraction in GDP during Q2.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand tumbles amidst Ramaphosa’s “Farmgate” scandal

By Sable International07-12-2022 14:44

The South African Q3 unemployment rate was released last week. Unemployment came in at 32.9%, down from the 33.9% reading in the previous quarter.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand flat as volatility dissipates

By Sable International22-11-2022 15:39

Last week, the rand had a relatively uneventful trading week and the market was left without a definitive direction.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand flat amidst US Dollar softness

By Sable International15-11-2022 15:05

The South African rand had a mixed week, strengthening against nine of the top 19 currencies Sable International monitors.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: The Rand recovers as risk-off currencies falter

By Sable International08-11-2022 16:29

Last week, the rand had a phenomenal week, with the currency strengthening against all but one of the currencies we monitor.

rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand stifled as developed-market currencies mount a comeback

By Sable International02-11-2022 16:44

Last week, the rand had a mixed performance, which saw it strengthening against 12 of the 19 currencies we monitor.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand stabilises after a rough month

By Sable International26-10-2022 14:52

The South African Rand had a mixed week in the forex markets. A shift towards “risk-on” investment has provided the Rand with some buoyancy.

Rand to dollar exchange rate
Business & Finance

Rand hits 30-MONTH low: Here’s what $1 is now worth in ZAR

By Tom Head25-10-2022 13:55

The Rand is taking a battering on the global stage, and it’s recent display against the US Dollar has been pitiful – so what’s gone wrong?

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand falters as investors move away from risk

By Sable International18-10-2022 15:40

The South African rand had a tough round in the forex markets last week. Most emerging-market currencies ended the week in the red.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand turbulence ahead of US jobs data

By Sable International12-10-2022 15:10

The rand had a mixed performance last week. The temporary slowdown of loadshedding, allowed it to marginally recover from its recent lows.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand experiences volatility amid a busy data week

By Sable International27-09-2022 17:05

Last week, the South African rand had a mixed week as it strengthened against 13 of the top 19 currencies we monitor.

Interest rate
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand falters as interest rates rise

By Sable International21-09-2022 13:51

The South African rand had another dismal week as it continues to weaken against most of the major currencies we monitor.

rand
Business & Finance

The Rand Report: Rand softens as economic growth slows

By Sable International14-09-2022 12:36

The rand experienced some significant fluctuation last week, as the market flipped back-and-forth on global sentiment.

rand interest rate hike
Business & Finance

The Rand Report: Rand tumbles on hawkish global outlook

By Sable International06-09-2022 15:01

Last week, the South African rand had a tough trading week as it weakened against 17 of the 19 currencies we monitor.

rand
Business & Finance

The Rand Report: Rand perks up after a poor start to last week

By Sable International31-08-2022 12:26

Last week, the South African rand initially weakened but ended in the green and strengthened against 16 of the 19 currencies we monitor.

Rand
Business & Finance

The Rand Report: Rand crumbles amidst Dollar strength

By Sable International23-08-2022 16:15

The South African rand had a terrible week last week, and lost value against all the currencies we monitor.

Rand
Business & Finance

The Rand Report: Rand surges, but headwinds remain

By Sable International16-08-2022 12:21

The South African rand had a stellar week last week, as it appreciated against all the currencies we monitor.

rand
Business & Finance

The Rand Report: Global factors sway the ZAR

By Sable International10-08-2022 12:50

The South African rand broke its positive streak, losing value against all but two of the currencies we monitor.

rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand bounces back as interest rates rise

By Sable International26-07-2022 15:45

Last week, the rand performed incredibly well due to the South African interest rates which increased unexpectedly.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rand turbulence amidst skyrocketing inflation

By Sable International20-07-2022 12:14

Last week, the USD/ZAR pair moved 1.19% higher. The rand opened at R16.87, tested R17.30 and closed at R17.06 on Friday.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: rand woes and recession fears

By Sable International12-07-2022 15:34

The rand continued to weaken last week, with the currency losing ground against all but one of the 19 major currencies.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Lights out for the rand

By Sable International06-07-2022 14:26

The rand had a terrible trading week after Eskom plunged the country into darkness with stage 6 loadshedding.

rand
Business & Finance

Rand bounces back after high inflation figures

By Sable International28-06-2022 16:27

After spending the last two weeks in the red, the rand had a stellar trading week, gaining ground against 17 of the top 19 currency pairs.

Rand
Business & Finance

Rand Report: Rising interest rates results in persistent ZAR weakness

By Sable International21-06-2022 16:10

This week, due to the recent central bank activity, the ZAR ended in the red again against all major developed-market rivals.

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