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Rand reacts positively to secret ballot announcement
This is in stark contrast to the index plunging after finance minister Nhlanhla Nene was sacked and then later on when Pravin Gordhan was told to go.
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Economists hope rand continues to strengthen
Economists say the rand was among the best performing emerging market currencies last week.
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Rand strengthens against pound amid Brexit turmoil
The rand has continued to strengthen against the pound, breaking through the R19 mark.
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More Brexit pain seen for pound
The Bank of England says the economy faces a material slowdown after the shock referendum result.
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Hopes for rand to regain ground against pound
The pound has come under huge pressure following concerns that Britain may exit the EU.
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The rand plunges to a new record low
A short while ago, the rand hit 22 to the pound, 15.95 to the euro and 14.66 to the dollar.
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Rand continues to slide against major currencies
US jobs data and statements from the Federal Reserve have had a profound effect on the rand.
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Annual inflation sees a slight increase
Stats SA says this is an increase of point-three percent compared with the annual rate for June.
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Rand creeps back above R20 to the pound mark
Economists say the impact of the devaluation of the yuan is still driving the currency down.
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Rand crosses R20 to the pound level
A number of global factors appear to be affecting the local currency.
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UK unemployment rises for first time in two years
The ONS said the unemployment rate rose to 5,6 percent from 5,5 percent in the three months to April.
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Rand under pressure
The local unit edged past R19 to the pound and was moving towards R14 to the euro.
