Rand is mixed after a volatile week
US President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs on Mexico earlier sent the rand back to R14.80/$
31 May 2019 - 15:33
The rand was doing slightly better against major global currencies on Friday afternoon, as US President Donald Trump’s threats to put tariffs on Mexican imports sent ripples through global markets.
After coming under sustained pressure and falling through R14.80/$ earlier, the rand was faring better in the afternoon, with the euro making a small comeback against the dollar...
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