Rand firms as prospect of US-China trade deal buoys sentiment
Easing US-Iranian tension and expectations that a partial US-China trade deal will be signed next week are supporting emerging-market currencies
09 January 2020 - 12:11
The rand was marginally firmer against major global currencies on Thursday morning, as US-Iran tension eased.
There has been relief in the market after US President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders signalled their willingness to end hostilities...
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