Rand firms as China soothes trade-war worries
The rand looks set for its worst month against the dollar since February, according to Iress data
30 August 2019 - 10:58
The rand was firmer on Friday morning, in its second day of gains as China's latest move, which eased trade war concerns, improved appetite for risky assets.
Despite its latest rally, the rand looks set for its worst month against the dollar since February, according to Iress data, as fears of a global recession and trade war concerns weighed on emerging-market currencies...
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