The rand was slightly stronger on Thursday morning as investors shifted their attention to the Reserve Bank’s repo rate decision later in the day. 

The market has largely priced in that the Bank will keep the rate unchanged at 6.5%. This is despite a weaker-than-expected inflation print on Wednesday supporting the argument that the Bank may cut. ..

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