The South African Rand "faces a tough fourth quarter," according to a prominent analyst we follow, a call that if correct would allow the Pound-to-Rand exchange rate to retest August highs.

September 28,2021

The Rand appeared unfazed when the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) reiterated that it intends to be patient before raising South African interest rates.

September 23,2021

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Goldman Sachs have downgraded their South African Rand forecasts, saying the "high octane" phase of the post-Covid recovery has now passed.

September 22,2021

The South African Rand was testing notable support levels including its 200-week moving-average in the final session of the week as a days-long sell-off in risky currencies appeared to wane, leaving some analysts eyeing the U.S. Dollar for clues on the short-term outlook.

September 17,2021

A sharp fall in the South African Rand is one of the more notable developments in global FX, particularly as it comes amidst a supportive global backdrop.

September 16,2021

The Rand remained the market’s outperformer ahead of the weekend following a show of strength and resilience that could be set to persist for some time yet as it reaps the rewards of the commodity price recovery and an elevated ‘real yield’ offering to investors.

September 10,2021

The South African Rand broke above a trio of key levels on the charts ahead of the weekend.

September 3,2021

The South African Rand is at risk of being downgraded from an Emerging Market to a Developing Market currency says a noted South African economist, offering a stark warning to the country's leaders that significant reform is now required.

September 1,2021