Rand recovers despite Middle East tension lingering
The continuing feud has raised concern about the effect it could have on oil supply and the global economy
07 January 2020 - 10:54
The rand was on the front foot on Tuesday morning as emerging-market currencies recovered from global risk-off sentiment that was prompted by escalating tension in the Middle East.
The killing of a top Iranian commander during a US air strike last week had rattled markets, with the rand falling almost 2%...
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