Rand near 11-month high to the pound as market eyes new UK prime minister
Details on Eskom’s bailout will be watched by markets, while an eye is also on the UK, which is set to get a new leader soon
23 July 2019 - 10:13
The rand was a little weaker against the dollar on Tuesday morning, but firmer against the pound, as markets waited to see who will be the next prime minister of the UK.
Eurosceptic politician Boris Johnson is the front-runner, with the prospect of his elevation prompting threats of resignations from Conservative Party ministers...
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