The rand was firmer on Thursday morning as global markets shifted their focus to the European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) monetary policy announcement.

ECB president Mario Draghi is expected to deliver his final policy announcement on Thursday after eight years at the helm. Trading Economics says the consensus is for the eurozone’s deposit facility rate to remain unchanged at -0.5. ..

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